DHS secretary says US vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks

DHS secretary says US vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks | CEOs must make cybersecurity a priority, says Raytheon CEO | Why companies need vendor risk management systems Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 21, 2019 [Data Security & Privacy SmartBrief]( [Data Security & Privacy SmartBrief]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( ⋅ [ARCHIVE]( [] Top Story [] [DHS secretary says US vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks]( DHS secretary says US vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks Nielsen (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images) Despite investing billions of dollars in cybersecurity, the US is woefully unprepared for attacks from foreign adversaries, especially in the private sector, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said. Companies, schools and other entities are at a growing risk, Nielsen said during a talk at George Washington University, "[a]nd until now our government has done far too little to back them up." [The Hill]( (3/18) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Data Security & Privacy [] [CEOs must make cybersecurity a priority, says Raytheon CEO]( Strong cybersecurity starts with top-down support from the CEO and must be accompanied by investment, effective management and the right talent, says Raytheon CEO Thomas Kennedy. "Cyber-aware employees then become your best line of defense and a critical component of your organization's cyber resiliency," he says. [Chief Executive online]( (3/19) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Cyber Risk [] [Why companies need vendor risk management systems]( More than half of reported breaches are caused by vendors and other third parties with inadequate security. Vendor risk management has become an integral part of risk management, not only for cybersecurity issues, but also for possible bankruptcies, reputational risk and process ownership. [CFO]( (3/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Cybersecurity talent shortage gives adversaries an opening]( Almost three-fourths of businesses are struggling to maintain a strong cybersecurity platform due to a lack of experienced workers and an increased workload for those with cyberskills. With fewer workers in place to manage platforms, adversaries are having an easier time infiltrating loosely protected businesses, experts said at the recent RSA Conference 2019. [Security Boulevard]( (3/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [Don't forget to secure fax machines and printers]( IndustryWeek (3/19) [] By the Numbers [] [Report: Cyberattacks on financial firms up 160%]( Hackers have become more aggressive and more sophisticated when attacking financial institutions, which have seen destructive cyberattacks rise 160% in the past year, according to a report. Many hackers do not seek financial gain but instead scrub data, which can be more harmful overall, says Tom Kellermann, chief cybersecurity officer at Carbon Black and author of the report. [International Investment (UK)]( (3/13) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Practice & Policy [] [N.Y. gives cybersecurity a lauded makeover]( Under the direction of New York's chief information security officer, Deborah Snyder, the state has overhauled its cybersecurity program, giving consumer data an extra layer of protection. The state's plan includes making cybersecurity a budgetary priority while strengthening security via measures such as controlling access to sensitive data. [Government Technology online]( (3/17) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [White House budget increases DOD investment in cybersecurity]( Defense One (3/19) [] [] If there's anything you've wanted to do for yourself, just get out and go for it. Arlene Pieper, first woman to finish a US marathon (Pikes Peak Marathon, 1959) March is Women's History Month [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Learn more about AllClear ID: [About AllClear ID]( | [AllClear ID Breach Response]( [AllClear ID Resources]( [Sign Up]( [SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters]( Subscriber Tools: [Manage Subscriptions]( [Update Your Profile]( [Unsubscribe]( [Send Feedback]( [Archive]( [Search]( Contact Us: Editor - [Brian Hammond](mailto:allclear@smartbrief.com) Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2019 SmartBrief, Inc.® [Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018)]( | [Legal Information]( Â