Summary: The US government’s CISA agency reaffirms its commitment to counter Russian APTs despite a temporary directive that halts offensive cyber operations against Russia. This pause is intended to support ongoing negotiations concerning the Ukraine conflict while raising concerns about the potential vulnerability of US critical infrastructure. CISA emphasizes its ongoing mission to defend against all cyber threats linked to Russia.
Affected: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), US Critical Infrastructure
Keypoints :
- CISA maintains its posture against Russian cyber threats despite a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to pause offensive operations.
- The halt is part of an effort to support negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Concerns are raised about the risk to US infrastructure while CISA continues to monitor Russian cyber activities and partners with law enforcement.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-no-change-on-defending-against-russian-cyber-threats/