Critical Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Plan, Budget

Security Essentials ready

Chuck MillerSeptember 29, 2009

The final version of Microsoft Security Essentials is now available for download. According to the company, the software provides real-time protection for PCs against viruses, spyware and other malicious software. The free consumer solution is backed by research from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC), enabling it to quickly respond to new threats and placing it in competition alongside offerings from Symantec and McAfee in the anti-virus market. — CAM

Chuck Miller

Critical Infrastructure Security

FBI: Escalated Russian, Chinese hacking threats against US energy sector expected

SC StaffOctober 2, 2023

U.S. energy sector organizations have been warned by the FBI regarding potentially escalated Russian and Chinese hacking threats amid changes in the worldwide energy supply chain, according to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.

Critical Infrastructure Security

Most CISA staff to be furloughed in the event of a government shutdown

SC StaffOctober 2, 2023

SecurityWeek reports that more than 80% of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency employees would be furloughed should a failure to reach a funding bill agreement result in a government shutdown.

Ransomware

DHS probes potential impact from Johnson Controls ransomware attack

SC StaffSeptember 30, 2023

CNN reports that a potential compromise of the Department of Homeland Security's sensitive physical security details is being looked into by the department's senior officials following a ransomware attack against contractor and major building automation systems manufacturer Johnson Controls International.

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