Government September 11, 2023

Why keep Cybercom and the NSA’s dual-hat arrangement?

4 min read - The dual-hat arrangement, where one person leads both the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom), has been in place since Cybercom’s creation in 2010. What was once touted as temporary 13 years ago now seems established. Will…

Identity & Access May 24, 2023

CISA, NSA issue new IAM best practice guidelines

4 min read - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) recently released a new 31-page document outlining best practices for identity and access management (IAM) administrators. As the industry increasingly moves towards cloud and hybrid computing environments,…

Risk Management May 10, 2023

NSA releases new best practices for securing home networks

3 min read - You depend on your home network for binge-watching your favorite shows and ordering the perfect pair of shoes. When it’s time to pay bills or manage your retirement accounts, you likely head online as well. Not to mention that home…

Government September 15, 2022

A Response Guide for New NSA and CISA Vulnerabilities

3 min read - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published a report highlighting a range of critical security vulnerabilities requiring attention from organizations of all types. The report was published with input from the National Security Agency (NSA) and similar agencies…

News February 11, 2021

Malware: Group Targeting Embassies Adds ‘Drovorub’ Campaign

2 min read - Russian digital espionage group Fancy Bear incorporated a new malware threat into their attack campaigns, according to the National Security Agency (NSA) and the FBI. In their joint advisory last year, the NSA and FBI explained the Linux-based malware — dubbed…

June 22, 2017

Cryptocurrency Miner Digging Into PCs Based On NSA Exploit

2 min read - The protocol targets PCs with SMB vulnerabilities and runs a Monero cryptocurrency miner. Its infection rate peaked in April, totaling at 100,000 systems.

Government August 12, 2016

Advanced Analytics Help National Security Intelligence Analysts Detect Threats

2 min read - National security intelligence analysts increasingly rely on advanced analytics to keep up with the growing number of threats against the U.S.

Identity & Access September 18, 2013

Shhh… Can You Keep a Secret? Protecting Against Insider Threats

2 min read - Protecting against insider threats and security breaches is not always easy. The infamous NSA data leaks and various well-publicized thefts of corporate resources have prompted executives to consider how best to protect their crown jewels from malicious insiders.

Identity & Access July 29, 2013

4 Lessons Learned From a Security Breach

3 min read - The infamous NSA security breach reminds us once again of the immense damage that can be caused by a single privileged user with an agenda. Privileged users, with their unlimited access to system and network resources, can access and leak…