Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across all levels of government, coordinating cybersecurity programs with U.S. states, and improving the government's cybersecurity protections against private and nation-state hackers.
Some of the key events about Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- 2018Established as a standalone federal agency to enhance national cybersecurity and infrastructure protection efforts
- 2018Faced criticism for lack of preparedness in addressing election security threats during its initial formation
- 2019Launched the "Secure Our World" campaign to promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices
- 2019Struggled with staffing shortages and organizational challenges during its first full year of operation
- 2020Played a crucial role in protecting U.S. elections from foreign interference and disinformation
- 2020Established the COVID-19 Resource Center to provide cybersecurity guidance during the pandemic
- 2020Received backlash for delayed response to the SolarWinds supply chain attack
- 2020Criticized for insufficient communication with state and local governments during COVID-19 response
- 2021Implemented the "Reduce the Risk of Ransomware" campaign to combat the rising threat of ransomware attacks
- 2021Launched the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative to improve public-private sector coordination in cybersecurity
- 2021Faced scrutiny over the agency's role in the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack response
- 2021Questioned about effectiveness in preventing and responding to the Microsoft Exchange Server data breach
- 2022Created the "Shields Up" initiative to bolster critical infrastructure protection amid heightened global tensions
- 2022Established the Cyber Safety Review Board to analyze major cybersecurity incidents and improve national cyber resilience
- 2022Criticized for slow implementation of cybersecurity measures mandated by executive order
- 2022Faced challenges in coordinating with private sector entities on critical infrastructure protection
- 2023Launched the Cybersecurity Toolkit to help small businesses and local governments improve their cyber defenses
- 2023Implemented new cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure sectors to enhance national security
- 2023Received criticism for gaps in national cyber incident reporting framework
- 2023Questioned about the agency's ability to address emerging AI-related cybersecurity threats
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