cybersecurity – Page 18 – The Defense Post

Nov- 2023 -

9 November

Cyber

An Army soldier demonstrates a biometrics device during Vice Adm. Robert S. Harward's visit to Zaranj, Afghanistan, Jan 6. The commanding officer of Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 toured a provincial prison and the Iran/Afghanistan border crossing.

Rojoef Manuel

BIO-key to Continue Biometric Authentication Support for Defense Customer

BIO-key has received a contract to continue deployment of biometric authentication for an unnamed defense customer.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Australian Army personnel participate in Exercise Cyber Sentinel, held in Canberra, ACT. Imagery has been digital altered for security purposes. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the secret/Five Eyes level in Australia by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with previous exercises held by our global partners at a lower classification level. The ADF worked closely with United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) in the planning of this exercise which is part of the global effort sharing of partner cyber readiness. Over 60 US Cyber Command personnel participated alongside over 90 ADF members. The participants were joined by a number of observers from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The exercise comprised five blue force teams consisting of three Australian teams from the Australian Armys 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States. Exercise Cyber Sentinels supports the training and development continuum of cyber units by honing individual and collective cyber-based skills. Additionally, the networking and learning opportunities from other nations are benefitting the ADF to further develop in the Cyber Domain and supporting reciprocal training opportunities in the future.

Rojoef Manuel

KBR, Cognition Analytica to Boost Australian Military’s ‘Cyber Worthiness’

KBR has partnered with Brisbane software company Cognition Analytica to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s cyber worthiness.

7 November

Americas

Cyber warfare operations journeyman assigned to the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard monitors live cyber attacks

Rojoef Manuel

CISA Seeks Next-Gen Cybersecurity Experts From Underserved Communities

CISA has awarded $3 million in contracts to two non-profits to hire and educate new digital security personnel from underserved communities

7 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

Personal Data of US Soldiers Easy, Cheap to Purchase Online: Study

The personal information of US active-duty service members is widely advertised online and can be bought easily and cheaply, a recent study has found.

6 November

Americas

An aerial view of U.S. Naval Base Guam shows several Navy vessels moored in Apra Harbor, March 15. Some of the vessels are in Guam in support of Multi-Sail 2018 and Pacific Partnership 2018. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stacy D. Laseter)

Rojoef Manuel

Microsoft Discovers Chinese Cyber Group Spying on Guam, Other US Locations

Microsoft has discovered a China-based hacking group targeting network systems and credential access in Guam and other US territories.

3 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

CYBERCOM Urged to Take Offensive Stance Against Chinese Hackers

An American senator has urged the US Cyber Command to take an offensive stance when dealing with hackers, especially from China.

3 November

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Singapore Ink Statement Against Ransomware Payments

The UK and Singapore have signed a joint statement opposing payments for cyber-related extortion as part of the Counter Ransomware Initiative.

2 November

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Confirms ‘Cyber Incident’ from LockBit Hacking Group

Boeing has confirmed a “cyber incident” days after a ransomware group published threats against the company.

1 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

Canada Bans Chinese, Russian Apps From Govt Devices for Espionage Risks

Canada has prohibited the use of a Chinese and a Russian application from government devices due to potential cyber espionage threats.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Russian Hackers Accessed 632,000 Emails From DoD, Other Agencies

Hackers have accessed approximately 632,000 emails from the Department of Defense and other federal agencies this year, the US confirmed.

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