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CISA Enhances Cyber Incident Reporting Form Amidst Pending CIRCIA Mandate

CISA Enhances Cyber Incident Reporting Form Amidst Pending CIRCIA Mandate

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched an updated cyber incident reporting form, featuring more detailed questions about incident types and utilizing MITRE ATT&CK terms for observed activity. This enhancement, announced on November 9, aims to improve data quality, enabling CISA to identify broader threat trends from seemingly separate incidents. The revised form includes questions on malware, social engineering, hacking techniques, and insider threats. Currently, only federal civilian agencies are mandated to report incidents to CISA, but the agency encourages voluntary reporting from other organizations, with submitted information protected under the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program. This update comes as the final rule for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) awaits approval from the White House, having been under review since October 1.
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How Zero Trust Adoption for Critical Infrastructure Quietly Shapes Modern Security Architecture

How Zero Trust Adoption for Critical Infrastructure Quietly Shapes Modern Security Architecture

Discover how the 'never trust, always verify' principle of Zero Trust is fundamentally reshaping the security of essential services like power and water.
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CISA Updates Cyber Incident Reporting Form with Granular Data Requirements

CISA Updates Cyber Incident Reporting Form with Granular Data Requirements

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a revamped cyber incident reporting form designed to collect more detailed information about security breaches. Announced on November 9, the updated web-based questionnaire includes granular questions on specific incident types such as malware, social engineering, and insider threats. A key enhancement is the integration of the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) framework, which enables organizations to describe adversary behavior using standardized terminology. This improved data quality is intended to help CISA correlate related threat activity into broader trends, facilitating faster and more thorough threat analysis. While currently mandatory only for federal civilian agencies, CISA encourages voluntary reporting from other sectors, offering protections under the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program. This initiative precedes the final rule for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Criti...
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Westermo and Intel Collaborate on Edge Computing Solutions for Digital Substations

Westermo and Intel Collaborate on Edge Computing Solutions for Digital Substations

Westermo, a provider of mission-critical network infrastructure, and Intel are partnering to develop a technology foundation aimed at modernizing digital substations and intelligent grid operations for electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators. This collaboration will integrate Westermo’s industrial networking, utility communications, and operational technology cybersecurity capabilities with Intel’s edge computing, artificial intelligence, and virtualization technologies. The initiative seeks to address the challenges utilities face in upgrading aging systems while maintaining deterministic performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and long service life. The goal is to create a more flexible and scalable architecture that can support distributed energy resources, renewable generation, electrification, AI data centers, and evolving power flow demands. By combining resilient networking with edge computing, the companies aim to reduce reliance on specialized hardware, allowing multiple applicat...
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Mayer Brown to Host Webinar on Preparing for 2027 US Proxy and Annual Reporting Season

Mayer Brown to Host Webinar on Preparing for 2027 US Proxy and Annual Reporting Season

Mayer Brown to Host Webinar on Preparing for 2027 US Proxy and Annual Reporting Season
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Tiffin University Offers Ethical Hacking Program to Combat Cyber Threats

Tiffin University Offers Ethical Hacking Program to Combat Cyber Threats

Tiffin University (TU) is providing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program that includes an Ethical Hacking Fellowship, designed to train students in responsible security practices. The program focuses on teaching students how to identify and address security weaknesses in digital systems by using methods similar to malicious attackers, but with authorization and ethical guidelines. Students learn cybersecurity terminology, ethical hacking concepts, professional standards, and legal boundaries. They develop technical skills in analyzing network traffic, identifying vulnerabilities, classifying risks, and digital forensics. The curriculum covers information security, current threats, network vulnerabilities, cyber law, incident response, cyber warfare, and mobile and wireless security. Hands-on learning is a core component, with students using common security tools, participating in lab activities, and completing a 150-hour internship. TU has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellen...
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Geopolitics Undergoes Fundamental Transformation, Shifting Power Dynamics Beyond Traditional Measures

Geopolitics Undergoes Fundamental Transformation, Shifting Power Dynamics Beyond Traditional Measures

Geopolitics is experiencing a profound transformation, moving beyond traditional measures of power based on territory and resources. The discipline, historically focused on the relationship between space and power, must now adapt to a world where power is increasingly defined by positions within networks, access to infrastructure, technological command, and the ability to influence global flows. This shift is occurring in a politically fragmented yet materially interdependent world, where disruptions in one area can have far-reaching consequences across continents. For instance, a disruption at a strategic maritime chokepoint can impact supply chains globally, and decisions by major digital technology companies can alter business operations worldwide. The political landscape is evolving towards a multipolar order, but its underlying infrastructure is multinodal, creating complex interdependencies. This new reality means that control over a territory no longer guarantees control over the flows that pass thr...
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October 2026 Sees Significant Mergers and Acquisitions Across U.S. IT Channel, Driven by AI, Cloud, and Security Expansion

October 2026 Sees Significant Mergers and Acquisitions Across U.S. IT Channel, Driven by AI, Cloud, and Security Expansion

October 2026 Sees Significant Mergers and Acquisitions Across U.S. IT Channel, Driven by AI, Cloud, and Security Expansion
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FBI Warns of Increasing Operational Technology Hacking Threat to Critical U.S. Infrastructure

FBI Warns of Increasing Operational Technology Hacking Threat to Critical U.S. Infrastructure

The FBI is issuing a warning to U.S. companies and organizations regarding a growing threat of hackers targeting operational technology (OT) systems. According to FBI Seattle Special Agent in Charge Mike Herrington, these attacks have become more frequent over the past few years and pose significant concerns. Herrington highlighted that many operational systems, some decades old, lack modern security features and are not designed to withstand current sophisticated hacking techniques. He noted that hackers often scan the internet for vulnerable devices, such as specific programmable logic controllers, and exploit unpatched systems. The FBI emphasizes that these operational technology hacks could lead to severe consequences, including loss of life, injuries, or substantial financial damages. An example cited involved an attempt to tamper with dam settings, which, while not physically connected at the time, illustrates the potential for widespread disruption.
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European Supermarket Cyberattacks Raise U.S. Food Security Concerns

European Supermarket Cyberattacks Raise U.S. Food Security Concerns

Recent cyberattacks targeting supermarkets across Europe have raised significant concerns about the vulnerability of food supply chains, including those in the United States. These attacks, which began in France in October and spread to at least nine other European countries in early November, involved hackers remotely increasing the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers, forcing retailers to discard large quantities of food. The incidents targeted software provided by Danfoss, which allows stores to manage their cold units remotely. Major retailers like Coopérative U, Intermarché, Carrefour, Monoprix, and E.Leclerc were affected. Cybersecurity experts, including Ray Walsh from Comparitech, suggest these attacks were largely preventable due to existing security vulnerabilities, such as exposed equipment with weak passwords and inadequate protections. While no group has officially claimed responsibility, French prosecutors allege Iran was behind the October attack. Notably, similar incidents involving ...
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U.S. Organizations Prioritize AI Governance and Cybersecurity Amidst Evolving IT Spending

U.S. Organizations Prioritize AI Governance and Cybersecurity Amidst Evolving IT Spending

U.S. Organizations Prioritize AI Governance and Cybersecurity Amidst Evolving IT Spending
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Vine Ventures Closes $236 Million Fund III for US-Israel Technology Investments

Vine Ventures Closes $236 Million Fund III for US-Israel Technology Investments

Vine Ventures Closes $236 Million Fund III for US-Israel Technology Investments