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U.S. Cyber Command, through the Defense Innovation Unit, has begun the process to standardize the gear that defensive cyber teams use to perform their missions. That effort will now also combine the equipment cyber protection teams use with the kit for hunt-forward operations performed by the Cyber National Mission Force, Cybercom’s elite unit tasked with defending the nation against significant digital threats. Hunt-forward operations, conceptualized over five years ago, involve physically sending defensively oriented cyber protection teams to foreign countries to hunt for threats on their networks at the invitation of host nations. https://lnkd.in/es-wjHfz

U.S. Cyber Command, through the Defense Innovation Unit, has begun the process to standardize the gear that defensive cyber teams use to perform their missions. That effort will now also combine the equipment cyber protection teams use with the kit for hunt-forward operations performed by the Cyber National Mission Force, Cybercom’s elite unit tasked with defending the nation against significant digital threats. Hunt-forward operations, conceptualized over five years ago, involve physically sending defensively oriented cyber protection teams to foreign countries to hunt for threats on their networks at the invitation of host nations. https://lnkd.in/eJ4sz3-R

TechNet Cyber: Cybercom Chief Talks Innovation in National Cyber Defenses June 26, 2024, GovCIO | video https://lnkd.in/eV78KgeK Gen. Timothy Haugh said cyber adversaries are operating with greater scope, scale and sophistication. Every day, thousands of attacks are directed at U.S. military, government and defense industrial base systems. Protecting those systems is increasingly a key part of the national defense mission and keeping pace with adversaries is critical. Gen. Timothy Haugh leads Cyber Command and the National Security Agency in a dual-hat role. According to him, the ability to adapt and build resiliency is key to building cybersecurity. At AFCEA TechNet Cyber, Haugh broke down how threats are evolving, his plans for combatting them and how cybersecurity impacts national security.

🌐 At the 2024 NATO Summit, cybersecurity takes center stage! 🔑 Key focuses include NATO's robust cyber defense strategy, international collaboration for more vital cyber capabilities, and addressing threats from state actors like Russia and China. 5️⃣ The summit emphasizes collective defense under Article 5 and counters emerging threats from hacktivists and state-sponsored actors. 👇 Read more here https://lnkd.in/dE_wZsC8 #CyberSecurity #NATOSummit #CyberDefense #CyberThreats

How can CPTs and commanders best apply cyber intelligence to military operations? This is a question we answer in our latest whitepaper -> https://lnkd.in/eVCWNfMG To address the challenges of evolving cyber threats, military cyber tools need to: *Take a proactive approach *Work in real time *Offer accessible and operational intelligence Riskaware’s CyberAware Predict solution achieves off of this, predicting the next steps of evolving cyber-attacks and using common military symbology to make this intelligence actionable. Read more about the need for cyber-attack prediction, and our unique solution, in our whitepaper. Download it here -> https://lnkd.in/eVCWNfMG #MilitaryDefence #CyberIntelligence #CyberSecurityDefence #CyberAttackPrediction

🚨 UPDATE: NATO’s New Cyber Defense Strategies Unveiled at the Washington Summit 2024 NATO has just released its Washington Summit Declaration, revealing critical updates on cyberspace protection. Key highlights include: 🔹 Establish the NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre to boost network protection situational awareness and integrate cyberspace as an operational domain during peacetime, crisis, and conflict. 🔹 Introduction of a new policy to fortify NATO’s network security, though specific details remain undisclosed. 🔹 Emphasis on combating hybrid threats from Russia and China alongside disinformation campaigns. 🔹 Strengthening NATO-EU relations through enhanced intelligence sharing. 🔹 Cross-regional cyber defense partnerships with Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea. NATO's proactive stance ensures ongoing protection and resilience against evolving cyber threats. Read more about NATO’s cyber defense strategies ⏬

It’s a wrap at #CyCon2024!    Robust port and #maritime #cybersecurity is essential for national and international security, military readiness, and efficient supply chains.   The session highlighted the deficiencies in port cybersecurity, examining root causes and sharing perspectives from various stakeholders.   Key take-aways: ➡ Ports face significant cybersecurity challenges due to complex systems with outdated hardware and a mix of new and legacy software. ➡ Cybersecurity in ports is often underfunded, leading to inadequate training and vulnerabilities, especially in developing regions. ➡ Both civilian and military sectors face universal cybersecurity risks, underscoring the need for comprehensive and improved measures.   Read summary on our web: https://lnkd.in/djhRA-jr    Thank you NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) CyCon2024 conference & panelists Marie Haugli-Sandvik, Lisbeth Laurie, Gabriel Raicu, Christophe Van Maele and Mike Widmann, and moderator Silja-Madli Ossip! Photo by NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)

Trusted computing shields military computers from cyber thieves In an era where cyber threats pose significant risks to national security, the military embraces trusted computing to safeguard its technology systems. This approach involves rigorous security to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and reliability of computing environments used in the military. With trusted computing, U.S. military leaders aim to protect sensitive information and maintain operational security against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. https://lnkd.in/ejs5PmTK

Contested connectivity: cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific - IISS, THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES "Asia-Pacific countries are facing increasing numbers of state-backed hacking operations serving geopolitical and economic purposes. They are also getting better at conducting them. Domestic and foreign-policy ambitions are manifesting in the information space, where state-linked actors are contesting state adversaries, political opponents and world views both overtly, through activities such as defacement (hacking a target website and replacing its content with the hackers’ own message), and covertly, via disinformation operations." Working with our customers, Calian Group understands how to protect the key infrastructure of defence networks, communications systems, facilities and military equipment. We have the experienced people and innovative solutions to help address the complex cybersecurity and cyber defence challenges facing global militaries. Visit us @https://lnkd.in/eCWp8HYX for more on how our cyber defence experts can make your organisation's systems more secure. #defence #defense #cyberdefence #cybersecurity #military #cyberintelligence Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02yx3LB0

How is China’s evolving intelligence operations shaping the global political, military, and economic landscapes? Join our Global Threat Intelligence on October 3rd as we discuss the intricate web of China's cyber intrusions and unpack China's cyber dominance Register here to tune into this discussion at #TISummit24 https://lnkd.in/gZAuf3TY #Cybersecurity #ThreatIntelligence