I should be drafting my post @RSAC round up, but instead I’ll share this round up of recent neighborhood behavior.

Can you guess who my favorite neighbors are?

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Who Sets the Rules? The Imminent GDPR-ification of Product Cybersecurity Just as Europe set the global standard for data privacy with the GDPR—without U.S. input—other jurisdictions worldwide are poised to do the same for product cybersecurity, and the window for American ...

Product #cybersecurity laws are essential to ensuring our internet-connected devices are secure & supported. @IST’s latest report analyzes frameworks across the globe to present a clear picture to policymakers.

securityandtechnology.org/blog/who-set... #CyberCivilDefense #PauseTake9

Happy holidays @craignewmark.bsky.social
Thank you for leading our #CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps flock!
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Take9 Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.

⚠️ Quick caveat: Not all of these #apps are on both #iOS and #Android. Plus they take practice to use. That’s why protest #security *must* be community strategy. Prep together. Test your tools. Plan your protocols and crisis response. Train not to panic - #PauseTake9 is good advice. pausetake9.org

Does something you’re seeing online feel…off? 🤔 This April Fool's Day, trust your cyber senses and don't let the joke be on you.

Take 9 seconds to pause before you click, download, or share. Learn more tips on how to stay safe online: bit.ly/Center_for_L...

#Take9 #PauseTake9 #cybersecurity

Take9 Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.

Encourage your friends and family to #PauseTake9 - Take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way. @pausetake9.bsky.social
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🎉 Welcome to 2025! The CyberPeace Institute is back and ready to tackle the year ahead. Start the year off right by protecting your operations and being part of the impact. Visit cpb.ngo to learn more 💻🌍
#DigitalResilience #cybercivildefense #thehaguebeyond125 #pausetake9

US government set to launch its Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices in 2025 | TechCrunch The cybersecurity consumer labeling program will launch in 2025, the Biden administration confirmed, after initially slated for last year.

(very good news for #CyberCivilDefense and #pausetake9)

US government set to launch its Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices in 2025 techcrunch.com/2025/01/07/u... via @techcrunch

How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons Massive “Typhoon” cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure and telecoms sought to lay the groundwork for potential conflict with Beijing, as intruders gathered data and got in position to impede response a...

The massive ‘Typhoon’ cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure and telecoms sought to lay the groundwork for potential conflict with Beijing.

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www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...

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White House: Salt Typhoon hacks possible because telecoms lacked basic security measures The White House said Friday the Salt Typhoon breach occurred in large part due to failures at telecom companies to protect their systems.

"... the damage caused by the Salt Typhoon hacks, the breach occurred in large part due to telecommunications companies *** failing to implement rudimentary cybersecurity measures*** across their IT infrastructure. "

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cyberscoop.com/salt-typhoon...

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Take9 Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.

Our most critical infrastructure is highly vulnerable to attack. #UnDisruptable27 and IST are proud to partner with #PauseTake9 to help individuals, communities, and our country protect against these threats! Learn more: pausetake9.org?utm_source=c...

Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk At least 97 major water systems have serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues, raising concerns that cyberattacks could disrupt businesses, industry, and the lives of millions of ci...

Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk

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www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...

This is about hostile military intrusions into infrastructure like water, power cell phones...

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Many US water systems exposed to ‘high-risk’ vulnerabilities, watchdog finds Nearly 100 drinking water systems across the U.S. have "high-risk" cybersecurity deficiencies, an inspector general assessment found.

Many US water systems exposed to ‘high-risk’ vulnerabilities, watchdog finds
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therecord.media/us-water-sys...

CyberCAN: Cybersecurity for Cities and Nonprofits - CLTC A new CLTC report provides guidance to help government leaders in San Francisco and other cities more effectively support the digital security of local nonprofits. The report, “CyberCAN:…

The Center for Long Term Cybersecurity & City of San Francisco co-launched “CyberCAN: Cybersecurity for Cities and Nonprofits”

It's about getting smart about local nonprofit #cybersecurity challenges to better support their #CyberCivilDefense needs.

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cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/...

Andy, thanks!

Lots more work coming re #CyberCivilDefense and #PauseTake9

Need a lot of focus on infrastructure, particularly water.

(I need to learn more about Water ISAC)

Really important for protecting infrastructure like water and electricity
#pausetake9

This is about seriously protecting the country and #CyberCivilDefense
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5 things that will need to happen before we stop using passwords Passwordless solutions are growing in popularity, but do you trust them?

Really good re passkeys, eventually getting rid of passwords.

Seriously helps protect the country via #CyberCivilDefense
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www.xda-developers.com/things-need-...