WASHINGTON—Author Haroon Ullah pulled back the curtain on Islamist cyber recruitment as he discussed his new book, Digital World War: Islamists, Extremists, and the Fight for Cyber Supremacy, at The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday. Currently a chief strategy officer at the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Georgetown University instructor, and term member of the Council on […]
Cybersecurity
White House Releases Unclassified Cyber Vulnerability Process Info.
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce announced release of unclassified portions of the Vulnerabilities Equity Process (VEP) charter Nov. 15 to guide decision makers in how to better defend against cyber attacks. “Our public release of the unclassified portions [of the] charter will shed light on aspects of the VEP that were previously shielded from […]
FBI, DHS Identify North Korea Malware Attacks
Two Joint Technical Alerts from the Department of Homeland Security and FBI on Tuesday identified cyber operations from North Korea that target “media, aerospace, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors in the United States and globally.” The United States calls North Korea’s cyber activity Hidden Cobra. The alerts identify two malware tools used by North Korea […]
Perspective: Conferences, Certification, or College for Cybersecurity Path?
Cybersecurity and cyber defense experience are buzzwords that enhance a resume. They are also jobs that are needed now and far into the future. In January 2017, cybersecurity expert and CSO Steve Morgan wrote about the need for more cybersecurity talent. On the the CSO website, which serves enterprise security decision-makers, Morgan stated that “there […]
Perspective: Gov. Rick Snyder on Michigan’s Cybersecurity Act
Protecting sensitive data and online interactions is a critical issue that affects families, K-12 schools, community colleges and universities, businesses, government, utilities, and public safety. Just as we saw with the recent Equifax breach, nearly everyone is a potential target for cyber threats. This is why I have made Michigan’s cybersecurity a top priority. As […]