CISA director: US is ‘not afraid’ to shout about Big Tech’s security failings

July 1, 2024 at 05:45AM CISA director Jen Easterly states that the Cybersecurity Safety Review Board (CSRB) remains willing to address security flaws, despite concerns about private sector cooperation after a critical report on Microsoft. The board’s report detailed security failings at Microsoft, raising questions about future cooperation. The CSRB lacks legal authority but has … Read more

U.S. Cyber Safety Board Slams Microsoft Over Breach by China-Based Hackers

April 3, 2024 at 11:57AM The U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board criticized Microsoft for security lapses leading to breaches in Europe and the U.S. The DHS found the breach preventable and faulted Microsoft for operational and strategic decisions. The breach occurred due to a validation error in Microsoft’s source code. Recommendations include modern control mechanisms … Read more

Future of America’s Cyber Safety Review Board hangs in balance amid calls for rethink

January 18, 2024 at 01:32PM The US is contemplating legislation to make the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) a permanent fixture in cybersecurity. Experts emphasize the need for substantial changes in its organization to ensure detailed and independent reports. Discussion also arose on granting the board subpoena powers, with mixed opinions from industry figures and … Read more