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Although federal agencies have made great strides toward successfully sharing timely threat information and defensive mitigations, obstacles remain.   Based on a report released by the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, over-classification, insufficient policy guidance, and friction between private sector cybersecurity organizations are hindering the federal government’s ability to share meaningful cybersecurity threat data.   Learn more in CyberScoop: https://lnkd.in/eqFN89ue   #cybersecurity #FederalGovernment #CyberThreats

Cyber scoop Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds: Over-classification, a deluge of data and insufficient human and technological resources all hinder the sharing of threat data. The post Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds appeared first on CyberScoop. Check it out!

Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds: Over-classification, a deluge of data and insufficient human and technological resources all hinder the sharing of threat data. The post Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds appeared first on CyberScoop.

The security conundrum continues. Age-old problems to sharing cyber threat info remain, IG report finds By Christian Vasquez; 8 Jan 2024 Over-classification, a lack of policy guidance and tensions between private sector cybersecurity firms are continuing to hamper federal government efforts to share cybersecurity threat information, according to a report released Friday by the U.S. intelligence community’s top watch dog. Friday’s report, released by the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, concludes that while federal agencies have broadly improved their ability to share threat information and defensive mitigations, long-standing policy and technical concerns are providing barriers to rapid information sharing. https://lnkd.in/e32E-UeX

Cyber attacks are increasing by the day and we need to prepare ourselves for the future with better controls and systems.

Whatever your opinion on the government, one thing is for sure - businesses need to have safeguarding measures in place! I'm always up for a chat if you want to talk about your defences! #cybersecurity #cyberattacks #ukbusiness #businesssecurity

I-Soon data leak gives us a glimpse how nation states behave on the cyberspace arena... There is a "competition" for collecting as much information as possible and anybody can be a target, either public entites and private sector's. It is essential that everbody changes its mindset on cyberthreats: everyone is a target, so companies are better off if they take reasonable steps to protect their confidential information and #tradesecrets, for they are targets not only of competitors, but of nation states as well. #tradesecrets #cybersecurity #innovation

Cyber Press Researchers uncovered a significant data breach involving 1.4 GB of classified National Security Agency (NSA) data. This breach, reportedly linked to Acuity Inc., reveals sensitive information including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and classified communications among key intelligence partnerships. The leak presents serious national security risks and highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity measures of government contractors. As the NSA works to protect U.S. communications and intelligence, this incident poses a direct threat to its operations and personnel. This breach underscores the urgent need for stronger security protocols and vigilance in safeguarding sensitive information. We await further updates as investigations continue. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #NSA #NationalSecurity #InfoSec #CyberThreats #DataProtection #AcuityInc #ThreatIntelligence https://lnkd.in/ggjVP9y7

If your organization is deemed to be critical infrastructure, you might want to give the Federal Rules for Cyber Incident Reporting Draft a read (public comment on the draft is 60 days). "Under the rules, companies that own and operate critical infrastructure would need to report significant cyberattacks within 72 hours and report ransom payments within 24 hours." - Administrative penalties can be pursued by those that don't adhere to these requirements (draft). Will they be stiff enough? "They also worry disclosing too many specifics may aid attackers by revealing details of incident-response processes and cyber defenses." - I don't buy this as every company I've ever worked with wants this information and sees it's value - it's the burden of reporting it by the affected organization that's the issue. #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #CISA #riskmanagement #criticalinfrastructure #breachnotification #breaches #compliance #healthcare #cooperatives #energy

⚠️ "Good Guy" Backdoors? Another Security Myth Exposed ⚠️ The recent Wall Street Journal report [2] on the Salt Typhoon hacking group exploiting US wiretap systems highlights a critical security flaw: backdoors designed for "good guys" inevitably become vulnerabilities for everyone.  As cyber security professionals, we must advocate for secure systems and educate the public on the dangers of legislation like the UK's Online Safety Act. Such legislation, by introducing backdoors, weakens our overall security posture and makes us all more vulnerable to attacks like the one described in the WSJ report. Let's urge our MPs to prioritise robust security measures over quick fixes that ultimately compromise our safety.  #CyberSecurity #infosec #privacy #OnlineSafetyAct #SaltTyphoon References: [1] https://lnkd.in/eEqH3wnm [2] https://lnkd.in/ehHMc7FN