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#StopRansomware Guide. Cybersecurity Information Sheet

May 23, 2023

#StopRansomware Guide Released by NSA and Partners

To guide network defenders in protecting against the rapidly evolving ransomware tactics of malicious cyber actors, the National Security Agency (NSA) and several partners are publicly releasing the “#StopRansomware Guide” Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) today.

Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware. Cybersecurity Advisory

May 9, 2023

U.S. Agencies and Allies Partner to Identify Russian Snake Malware Infrastructure Worldwide

The National Security Agency (NSA) and several partner agencies have identified infrastructure for Snake malware—a sophisticated Russian cyberespionage tool—in over 50 countries worldwide.

GEN Nakasone speaks to NCX 2023 participants

April 28, 2023

U.S. Air Force Academy Wins NSA Cyber Competition

After months of preparation and a fierce competition, the U.S. Air Force Academy defended its title as the champions of the Agency’s annual NSA Cyber Exercise (NCX).

Cybersecurity Advisory: APT28 Exploits Known Vulnerability to Carry Out Reconnaissance and Deploy Malware on Cisco Routers

April 18, 2023

NCSC-UK, NSA, and Partners Advise about APT28 Exploitation of Cisco Routers

The National Security Agency (NSA) has partnered with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to publish a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) report on the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with APT28’s exploitation of Cisco routers.

Shifting the Balance of Cybersecurity Risk: Principles and Approaches for Security-by-Design and Default

April 13, 2023

NSA, U.S. and International Partners Issue Guidance on Securing Technology by Design and Default

FORT MEADE, Md. - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security

Identity and Access Management Recommended Best Practices for Administrators

March 21, 2023

ESF Partners, NSA, and CISA Release Identity and Access Management Recommended Best Practices for Administrators

As part of the Enduring Security Framework (ESF), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published the Recommended Best Practices Guide for Administrators to provide system administrators with actionable recommendations to better secure their systems from threats to Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Meet NSA at RSA Conference 2023 San Francisco April 24-27, Moscone Center

March 16, 2023

NSA is Heading to RSA 2023

The National Security Agency (NSA) is taking the show on the road, heading to the 2023 RSA Conference from April 24-27 in San Francisco, California.

Guidance on Advancing Zero Trust Maturity Throughout the User Pillar

March 14, 2023

NSA Releases Recommendations for Maturing Identity, Credential, and Access Management in Zero Trust

The National Security Agency (NSA) released the “Advancing Zero Trust Maturity throughout the User Pillar” Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) today to help system operators’ mature identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) capabilities to effectively mitigate certain cyber threat techniques.

YuLin Bingle, Dean of NCU's College of Cyber, gives keynote remarks at the Jean Bartik Computing Symposium (JBCS).

Feb. 24, 2023

NSA Participates in Fourth Annual Air Force Academy Computing Symposium for Women, Minorities

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.—The National Security Agency’s (NSA) National Cryptologic University (NCU) College of Cyber joined partners from across the U.S. military and Intelligence Community to recognize over 100 military cadets during the 4th Annual Jean Bartik Computing Symposium (JBCS) earlier this month.

CSD Technical Director Neal Ziring, right, and Research Liaison John Ziegler, center, engage with a conference attendee during this year’s NSA-sponsored Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences in Maui, Hawaii

Feb. 23, 2023

NSA Engages with Partners, Public During Top Scientific Conference in Hawaii

This year, NSA attended and sponsored the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) at the Hyatt Regency Maui. Held over three days in January, it serves as the longest-standing working scientific conference on information technology management in the world.