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CISA and NSA Publish Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations (CISA) CISA and the National Security Agency (NSA) have published Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations. This productgenerated by the Enduring Security Framework (ESF) Open Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Panel, a subgroup within the cross-sector working group assessed the benefits and security considerations associated with implementing an Open RAN architecture.

NSA Plans for Full Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2035 (Meritalk) The National Security Agency (NSA) expects National Security Systems (NSS) owners and vendors to start using post-quantum algorithms by 2035.

US Cyber-Defense Agency Urges Companies to Automate Threat Testing (Data Center Knowledge) Automated threat testing is still not very widespread, according to an official at CISA, who added that organizations sometimes dont follow through after deploying expensive tools on their network and instead just assume theyre doing the job.

Opinion Will deterrence have a role in the cyberspace forever war? (Washington Post) At a time of growing concern about possible nuclear threats from Russia, some prominent defense strategists are arguing for a new theory of deterrence. They argue that military conflict is now so pervasive in cyberspace that the United States should seek to shift away from deterrence in this domain and more aggressively exploit the opportunities it presents.

Why NATO Countries Dont Share Cyber Weapons (The National Interest) As states start to operationalize their cyber commands, they will have to stand on their own feet and not expect much help from their friends.

The EU unboxes its plan for smart device security (TechCrunch) The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act will introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products that have "digital elements".

China looks to increase penalties under its cybersecurity law (Reuters) China's cyberspace regulator on Wednesday proposed a series of amendments to the country's cybersecurity law including raising the size of fines for some violations, saying that it wanted to do so to improve coordination with other new laws.

The White House is on a cyber bender (Washington Post) The White House spent the week on a flurry of cybersecurity undertaking

White House: U.S. agencies have 90 days to create inventory of all software (The Record by Recorded Future) The White House told agencies this week that they have 90 days to create a full inventory of the products they use.

Biden Orders Deeper Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in Tech and Supply Chains (Wall Street Journal) A new executive order directs the panel screening foreign investment, Cfius, to look at deals in areas U.S. officials say are of interest to China.

Biden order sharpens foreign investment screening process (Washington Post) President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order that administration officials say aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government's review process for foreign investment in the United States.

Building on our Baseline: Securing Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks (House Committee on Homeland Security) DATE: Thursday, September 15, 2022TIME: 10:00 AMLOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office BuildingSUBCOMMITTEE: Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation (117th Congress)ISSUE: Cybersecurity

Policymakers eye incentives to fund better OT cybersecurity (SC Media) Government efforts are increasingly focused on improving security for the specialized equipment and systems used to run critical services to American society.

Biden admin launches $1B cyber grant program for state, local governments (The Record by Recorded Future) The Biden administration on Friday launched a long-awaited federal cybersecurity grant program that will funnel up to $1 billion to state and local governments to upgrade their digital defenses.

WSJ News Exclusive | Justice Department Forms National Network of Prosecutors Focused on Crypto Crime (Wall Street Journal) The new effort is part of a trend toward putting more resources to target illegal activities involving digital currencies.

Near-Peer Competition Shapes Military Intelligence Priorities (AFCEA International) The services continue to pivot information gathering and intelligence efforts to meet rising threats from China and Russia.

Senate confirms Fick as first U.S. cyber ambassador (The Record by Recorded Future) The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Nathaniel Fick as the countrys first ever cyber ambassador. Fick will head the State Departments Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, an office that opened in April and is intended to address gaps in the governments global cyber response. The confirmation comes one day after the Senate Foreign Relations []

Cyber ambassador could soon take on a world of challenges (Washington Post) A Senate panel is about to kick the tires on Bidens pick for top cyber diplomat

Californias New Online Child Protection Law Will Challenge Companies (Wall Street Journal) A new California law on childrens data privacy could be a headache for many companies, especially smaller ones, according to privacy experts.

Social media hearings highlight lack of trust, transparency in sector (The Record by Recorded Future) Congressional hearings this week highlighted the U.S. governments lack of oversight and insight into social media giants with former employees testifying about grave risks posed by the platforms for which they once worked and the lack of regulatory structures and incentives needed to address them.

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EU smart device regulations. US to increase scrutiny of foreign tech investment. Social media leaders tight-lipped about security practices. - The...