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FCC draft order calls for ‘federal-private’ partnerships to drive cybersecurity, reversing January Salt Typhoon ruling

The Federal Communications Commission puts a spotlight on engagement efforts with telecom carriers to address “national security threats,” in a draft order to be considered at a Nov. 20 meeting that ...
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CISA’s Andersen sees opportunities to amplify cyber messaging to stakeholders

CISA cyber chief Nick Andersen pointed to agency efforts to amplify cybersecurity messaging to the broader stakeholder community, in an appearance at a Palo Alto Networks event where he discussed new ...
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CISA publishes best practices security guide on Microsoft Exchange servers, following August emergency directive

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a blueprint with the National Security Agency and international partners outlining best practices for Microsoft Exchange servers using ...
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Palo Alto’s Unit 42 details impacts of vulnerability in Microsoft operating systems identified by CISA

The Palo Alto Networks research team is providing details on an actively exploited vulnerability affecting a Microsoft operating system update service used by IT administrators, expanding on a recent ...
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McCrary task force calls for proactive efforts in response to China-backed ‘typhoon’ campaigns targeting critical infrastructure

A McCrary Institute task force of cyber luminaries provides recommendations on addressing threats from China-based actors who are embedding into U.S. critical infrastructure, in a paper outlining each ...
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Dartmouth security institute proposes offensive cyber strategy at White House level to encourage private sector support

The White House should develop and publish an offensive cybersecurity strategy designating public sector and industry roles to encourage private sector buy-in on the one of the Trump administration’s ...
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FCC sets November vote to reverse Rosenworcel-era declaratory ruling putting cyber requirements on carriers

The Federal Communications Commission will consider an order at its Nov. 20 meeting to reverse a declaratory ruling issued under former Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in January to place new ...
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International ransomware initiative publishes guidance on supply chain resilience, provides updates

The international Counter Ransomware Initiative met on Oct. 26 during Singapore International Cyber Week, publishing guidance on supply chain resilience and an update on progress over the past year.
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FCC approves rules to restrict components of equipment posing national security risks under authorization ban

The Federal Communications Commission has unanimously approved rules to add “modular transmitters” to a list of covered equipment banned in the United States due to national security risks, filling a ...
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Former ONCD official: U.S should consider motives of foreign adversary nations in supporting UN cybercrime treaty

The United States should be skeptical of foreign adversary countries who are supporting the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, according to Lauryn Williams, a former senior leader at the ...
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NCD Cairncross highlights reauthorization of CISA 2015 as top priority, previews upcoming national cyber strategy

National Cyber Director Sean Caircross emphasized a clean, 10-year reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 as his top area of focus in remarks at an industry event, and ...
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Trellix report finds advanced persistent threat actors targeting tech sector

Advanced persistent threat actors are focused on targeting the U.S. technology sector, according to a report from cyber firm Trellix reviewing findings from a report detailing global cyber threat ...