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DHS secretary vows to refocus CISA, saying it strayed from mission
Kristi Noem said the agency should be focused on securing critical infrastructure.
By David Jones • April 30, 2025 -
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Cyber experts urge Trump to abandon Chris Krebs investigation
Dozens of cyber industry luminaries, many from the election security community, said the investigation could discourage important cyber work.
By Eric Geller • April 28, 2025 -
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JPMorgan Chase CISO warns software industry on supply chain security
In an open letter, Patrick Opet said third-party vendors need to embrace secure development practices over speed to market.
By David Jones • April 28, 2025 -
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CISA gets a deputy director as it braces for major layoffs
Madhu Gottumukkala, a state CIO, lacks the homeland security experience of his two predecessors.
By Eric Geller • April 25, 2025 -
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CISOs band together to urge world governments to harmonize cyber rules
Policymakers have moved slowly to reduce regulatory overlap, but the new industry plea could help change that.
By Eric Geller • April 24, 2025 -
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CISA’s Secure by Design initiative in limbo after key leaders resign
Companies have been urging CISA to scale back its software security pressure campaign. Two new resignations from the agency could accelerate that shift.
By Eric Geller • April 22, 2025 -
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Plankey nomination at CISA placed on hold after Wyden pushes for telecom report
The Oregon senator is demanding CISA release a report on security practices in the industry, citing concerns about the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign.
By David Jones • April 10, 2025 -
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CISA urges fired probationary workers to respond after federal judge grants order
The agency plans to keep workers on paid administrative leave despite ongoing concerns about its ability to address cyber threats.
By David Jones • March 18, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Kettering UniversityHow Kettering University protects us all
Cyber threats grow, but Kettering alumni, faculty and students are building a safer world.
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Trump nominates Plankey to lead CISA
Sean Plankey previously held key roles at the Department of Energy and National Security Council during the first Trump administration.
By David Jones • March 11, 2025 -
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CISA taps Karen Evans as executive assistant director for cybersecurity
The veteran official’s appointment could reassure the cyber community that a steady hand will help lead the agency.
By David Jones • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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CrowdStrike CSO Shawn Henry to retire by end of March
The executive played a key role in helping the security vendor recover from a global IT outage that affected millions of Windows devices.
By David Jones • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Trump to nominate Sean Cairncross as national cyber director
The president will tap the former RNC insider to lead the White House office that oversees nation’s cybersecurity strategy.
By David Jones • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Private equity firm to acquire SolarWinds for $4.4B
SolarWinds, which now will go private, was embroiled in a massive supply chain attack in 2020 linked to Russia-backed threat actors.
By David Jones • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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The cybersecurity outlook for 2025
Threat actors are exploiting known weak points and enterprises’ dependency across the tech stack. It’s making cybersecurity professionals’ jobs harder than ever before.
By Cybersecurity Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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What roadblocks await CISOs in 2025
Burnout seems certain as CISOs confront budget constraints, a heavy workload and job dissatisfaction.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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CISO stature gains traction as global cyber risk escalates
Security leaders are making inroads with corporate boards and now have a seat at the table with CEOs, a Splunk report shows.
By David Jones • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Tech execs grapple with budget sinkholes as AI drives up spend
Unpredictable cloud bills, outdated software licenses and shadow IT frustrate FinOps efforts, according to Apptio.
By Matt Ashare • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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CISA clocked Salt Typhoon in federal networks before telecom intrusions
Outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly didn’t say what agencies were impacted by Salt Typhoon or when, but noted it provided greater visibility into the active campaign.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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World Economic Forum spotlights growing gap in cyber readiness
Ransomware remains the top cyber risk concern among executives, but CISOs are almost twice as likely as CEOs to make that determination.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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CISA director reiterates prior calls for C-suites, boards to take cyber risk ownership
Jen Easterly said companies need to consider cybersecurity threats as core risks that need to be fully incorporated into corporate business strategy.
By David Jones • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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4 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025
Critical industries are up against never before seen challenges to remain secure and operational, while regulatory pressures have completely upended the role of the CISO in corporate America.
By David Jones , Matt Kapko • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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National cyber director calls for deterrence against China-affiliated cyber threats
Harry Coker Jr. said China and other adversaries cannot be allowed free reign to conduct malicious cyber activities.
By David Jones • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Cyber leaders are bullish on generative AI despite risks: report
Executives say they would overhaul tooling in exchange for better generative AI capabilities, according to a CrowdStrike survey.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Q&AT-Mobile undeterred as telecom sector reels from attack campaign
Cybersecurity Dive spoke with CSO Jeff Simon about how the carrier says it thwarted a threat group resembling Salt Typhoon despite its past security failures.
By Matt Kapko • Dec. 5, 2024
