Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

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US Cyber Defense Agency Switches Acting Director Amid Shutdown TurmoilThe U.S. cyber defense agency is going through a major leadership shakeup - again - following months of staffing turnover, budget cuts and shutdowns. Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala is moving into a senior strategy role at the Department of Homeland Security, of which CISA is a component.

CISA urges action against insider threats with publication of a new infographic offering strategies to manage risks

The Trump administration wants CISA to transition to a “new model” for supporting local government agencies’ cyber strategy

Former CISA Chief Easterly on AI-Driven Security and Public-Private PartnershipsJen Easterly, former director of CISA and now a strategic advisory board member for Huntress, is focusing on boosting cyber resilience for small and medium enterprises. These organizations often face sophisticated attacks but lack the resources to defend themselves.

CISA has launched a new tool to streamline cyber incident response and aid in adversary eviction

CISA won't post standard cybersecurity updates on its website, shifting to email and social media

National Security Council's Bulazel to Reset Cyber Norms With Offensive StrategyNational Security Council's Alexei Bulazel told RSA attendees that offensive cyber tools must play a bigger role in U.S. defense. He called for a streamlined regulatory approach, more robust interagency coordination and a narrower role for CISA focused on critical infrastructure and civilian agencies.

Draft National Response Plan Offers Flexible Coordination Strategies Across SectorsA draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan aims to enhance federal coordination with both the public and private sectors to better address significant cyber incidents, establishing clear roles for federal cyber entities and emphasizing efficient threat response measures.

CISA’s 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan aims to strengthen external partnerships to reduce risks to critical infrastructure relied on in the US

Experts Warn Federal Cyber Strategies Increasingly Lack Accompanying ResourcesThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new plan to further align federal cybersecurity operations that experts say will likely face significant implementation roadblocks due to a lack of funding, leadership buy-in and technical resources.

CISA Director Jen Easterly calls on organizations to drive cybersecurity improvements through a 'Secure by Demand' approach

The exploitation of vulnerabilities in Ivanti's software underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive response strategies to mitigate risks and protect critical assets.

Our collection of the most relevant reporting and industry perspectives for those guiding cybersecurity strategies and focused on SecOps. Also included: DR's podcast on the CISO & the SEC; breaking down CISA's Secure by Design Pledge; Singapore puts cloud providers on notice.

The guide outlines mitigation strategies and best practices to counteract prevalent cyber-threats

The former hacker and Twitter security executive will use his role to help fulfill the Biden administration's plans for the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

CISA's public-private partnership produces RMM strategies to shore up critical infrastructure and to educate the MSPs that provide remote access to them.

William Malik, VP of Infrastructure Strategies, shares his opinions on the goals and objectives outlined in the CISA Strategic Plan 2023-2025.