“A New Era of Cyber Defense: Exploring CISA’s Security Requirements for Government Protection”

CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) proposed new security requirements to protect U.S. government and personal data from adversarial countries. The proposed measures include enhanced vulnerability management, stricter authentication protocols, preventing unauthorized device connections, and stronger encryption practices. The initiative is part of Executive Order 14117 to safeguard sensitive information, particularly data exposed to “countries of concern.” CISA is seeking public input on these proposals before finalizing them.

— Executive order 14117 is a directive aimed at enhancing the security and protection of sensitive U.S. government data, particularly from adversarial nations.
— Countries of concern `CHINA, RUSSIA, NORTH KOREA, AND IRAN`

The proposed security requirements in the article include:

Enhanced vulnerability management, stricter multi-factor authentication, restrictions on unauthorized device connections, and stronger encryption standards. These measures aim to protect U.S. government and personal data from adversarial nations, ensuring that sensitive information is secured against cyber threats. CISA is soliciting public feedback before finalizing these regulations as part of Executive Order 14117.

Bill Toulas. (October 22, 2024) CISA proposes new security requirements to protect govt, personal data https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-proposes-new-security-requirements-to-protect-govt-personal-data/