CYBER THREATS - RECENT NEWS
The policy world is slowly but surely catching up with the mutable world of cybersecurity. Read on for a better understanding of these ongoing efforts.
As Cyber Insurance Dries Up, Treasury Department Eyes a Backstop
Daphne Zhang of Bloomberg Law reports on the recent U.S. Treasury request for public input on a federal cyber insurance program that would cover widening insurance gaps.
White House to Unveil Ambitious Cybersecurity Labeling Effort Modeled After Energy Star
Will federal standards for private products effectively apply to cybersecurity? The NSC plans to find out. Suzanne Smalley of CyberScoop reports on a new consumer products labeling system for internet-connected devices.
Hawaii Airports Hit by Cybersecurity Attack
Beat of Hawaii reports that the websites of 15 of the state's airports were hit by a distributed denial of service attack, which is possibility linked to the Russian hacker group "Killnet." This is particularly concerning considering the high number of military bases in the state.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Cybersecurity - Week 42
This Sentinel One series explores what is going on in the policy world, whether its heartening or hard to hear. Recent highlights include more prolific use of security habits, heightened phishing attacks, and Fortinet's recent data breach.
Federal, State Officials Recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Awareness is half of any battle. Shepherd Snyder of West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports on public campaigns to keep the public aware of cybersecurity threats and how to handle them as they arise.
Lessons from China's Cyberattack Strategy Can Help CISOs Better Manage Threats, Report Says
Edward Graham of Nextgov writes that Booze Allen Hamilton has analyzed Chinese-sponsored cyberattacks to better understand how these attacks threaten U.S. national security.