CISA

Ransomware Negotiation, Cyber Insurance, and Cyber Hygiene: Takeaways from Kurtis Minder – NEW PODCAST

by

How Negotiations Actually Start You’ve seen the movies. Cue the tense phone call and ticking clock. Think cinematic standoffs and hard choices. Samuel L. Jackson once played a master negotiator. This episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast brings you the real deal from the digital domain. Host and Executive Editor Martin Hinton … Read more

CISA U.S. Cybersecurity Alert: Iranian Hackers Target Vulnerable Networks

by
A high-tech digital illustration showing a world map with red and orange cyber threat indicators over Iran and the United States. Abstract elements like circuit lines, binary code, and network nodes suggest hacking activity. The image reflects the global cybersecurity threat posed by Iranian hackers, as warned by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Nationwide Cybersecurity Alert Federal agencies have issued a warning about a heightened threat from Iran-affiliated cyber actors. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, the NSA, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center issued a joint alert on June 30, 2025. They urge all U.S. critical infrastructure operators to prepare for potential … Read more

CISA’S Jen Easterly: Federal Cloud Security Must Evolve to Thwart Modern Threats

by

In a decisive move to bolster cloud security, CISA unveiled Binding Operational Directive 25-01, targeting vulnerabilities that expose federal civilian agencies to cyber threats. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls, which attackers can use to gain unauthorized access, exfiltrate data, or disrupt services,” said CISA Director Jen … Read more

CISA Releases Draft Update to Cyber Incident Response Plan for Public Review

by

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public input. This update, the first since the plan’s original release in 2016, reflects changes in federal policies and cyber operations. The NCIRP provides a framework for coordinating responses to significant cyber incidents … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

by

Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week: Coalition looks at UK Mid-Market needs; Keepit and others on ransomware; The US Congress has a hearing; CISA hacked; SecurityScorecard reports that healthcare makes a grade, but it’s not an A. There’s more. Take a look. Share it. … Read more

×