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GovInfoSecurity.com covers the latest news, laws, regulations and directives related to government information security, focusing on the White House's cybersecurity initiatives, the latest legislative efforts in Congress, as well as thought leadership from top government CISOs.
Meta Loosens AI Rules for US Military Use - GovInfoSecurity
Nov 6, 2024 · Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development. Meta Loosens AI Rules for US Military Use Policy Shift Allows Military Contractors, Security Agencies Access to Its AI Model Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 6, 2024
2023 Unit 42 Ransomware and Extortion Report - GovInfoSecurity
Oct 14, 2024 · Approximately 50% of ransomware attacks and breaches fielded by the Unit 42™ Incident Response team result from a common culprit: attack surface exposures.
The Complete Guide to Building a Modern Identity Protection …
Identity-based attacks are rapidly increasing, accounting for the majority of security breaches. According to CrowdStrike, five out of the top ten MITRE ATT&CK® tactics observed between July 2023 and June 2024 were identity-based attacks.
CISA Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump - GovInfoSecurity
Nov 15, 2024 · The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is the subject of an increasingly divisive debate on Capitol Hill. (Image: Shutterstock) Newly empowered Republicans in U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's orbit appear slated to enact far-reaching changes to the federal cyber defense agency, with one senator pledging to act on his long-standing enmity to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ...
Halliburton Says Hackers Stole Data - GovInfoSecurity
Sep 3, 2024 · Halliburton said hackers stole data in an August cyber incident. (Image: Shutterstock) Oil service giant Halliburton told U.S. federal regulators Tuesday that hackers stole data after the firm acknowledged "unauthorized activity" on its networks in late August.
Information Security News - GovInfoSecurity
Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ukrainian Pleads Guilty for Role in Raccoon Stealer Malware. David Perera • October 7, 2024. A Ukrainian national pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in connection with his role in the malware-as-a-service Raccoon info stealer criminal operation.
What's in Store for HIPAA Regulations - GovInfoSecurity
Oct 25, 2024 · Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the final months of the Biden administration wrap up, regulators at the agency charged with enforcing HIPAA are racing to complete unfinished work they deem critically important to healthcare sector cybersecurity.
On Demand | Agency Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) …
If you're like other U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) organizations, you face a challenge in mounting a proper defense against cyber threats. In addition to a lack of funds and resources, today's remote and hybrid work models further …
Implementing Zero Trust Principles for Data Integrity
Oct 24, 2024 · Discover the essential role of the data pillar in the zero trust framework, which is key to protecting sensitive information in today's perimeter-less digital