The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security, established in November 2018. Its mission is to enhance the security, resilience, and reliability of the nation’s critical cyber and physical infrastructure. CISA leads national efforts to defend against cyber threats, manage risks, and coordinate infrastructure protection across government levels and with private sector partners. CISA provides a variety of services, including cybersecurity defense and incident response, risk management, and technical assistance. It focuses on protecting election infrastructure, securing physical assets like the electrical grid and transportation systems, and facilitating emergency communications. The agency also leads initiatives on AI security and collaborates with federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders to improve national security and resilience. With approximately 3,200 staff and a budget exceeding $3 billion, CISA plays a vital role in safeguarding the United States against cyber and physical threats.
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It helps businesses reduce the risk of data breaches and minimize the impact of cyberattacks by swiftly containing threats, preventing lateral movement within the network, and providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
CISA and partners issued a warning about ongoing Russian state-supported malicious activity targeting Zimbra Collaboration Suite users, advising MSPs to alert clients and implement defensive measures for critical email and collaboration systems.
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CISA and partners updated a warning about Iran-affiliated threat actors targeting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in critical infrastructure, which is crucial for MSPs supporting clients with OT environments to bolster defenses.
Read moreCISA issued a joint warning regarding Russian cyber threat activity targeting critical infrastructure sectors like communications, energy, and government, providing essential intelligence for MSPs to protect clients in these high-risk areas.
Read moreCISA issued an alert recommending immediate hardening measures for SharePoint deployments due to new exploitations, directly impacting MSPs responsible for securing client SharePoint environments.
Read moreCISA released a cybersecurity advisory recommending improved router hygiene to protect against Russian state-sponsored targeting, providing critical guidance for MSPs managing client network infrastructure and security.
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