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 has released an updated guide offering new insights and strategies for mitigating both physical and cyber insider threats, providing MSPs with essential resources to strengthen client security against internal risks.
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2018
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2.7k
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Government Administration
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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CISA's advisory provides valuable insights from red team findings, offering actionable guidance for MSPs on assessing client risks, identifying threats, and developing robust incident response plans to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
Read moreCISA published guidance on effective logging, visibility, and operational standards; although aimed at federal agencies, this provides foundational best practices highly relevant for MSPs to implement and manage client IT environments effectively.
Read moreCISA 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.
Read moreCISA 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.
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