Topic: nation-state actors
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US Agencies Ordered to Replace Outdated Edge Devices
US federal agencies must remove all outdated public-facing network hardware within one year, as mandated by CISA's Binding Operational Directive 26-02 to address active exploitation of end-of-support devices. The directive establishes strict deadlines, requiring agencies to identify vulnerabiliti...
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US Government Shutdown Cuts Cybersecurity Staff
The US government shutdown has drastically reduced staffing at key cybersecurity agencies, with CISA losing 65% of its personnel and NIST retaining only 34%, severely limiting national digital defense capabilities. Critical cybersecurity functions are impaired, including vulnerability management,...
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Cyber-Physical Systems at Risk: How to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Global economic and geopolitical tensions are increasing cyber risks to critical cyber-physical systems, with nearly half of professionals citing these factors and concerns over risk reduction and system audits. Third-party vendor access is a major vulnerability, with 46% of organizations experie...
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Securing Critical Infrastructure: A Cyber-Physical Threat Briefing
The convergence of operational technology with digital networks is increasing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like energy and transportation systems. Economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions are heightening cyber risks, with many organizations re-evalua...
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