Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 150
What's happening
Active this week
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Danfoss systems were compromised in a cyberattack, prompting advisories from the FBI and CISA.Some support1 report
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US agencies, including the NSA, CISA, and FBI, issued advisories regarding vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language.Well supported5 reports
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The House will conduct oversight on cybersecurity issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congress is conducting oversight hearings on DHS practices and cyber defense cuts, with Delia Ramirez positioned to chair the cyber subcommittee.Some support1 report
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A proposed bill mandates a joint modernization plan between the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Well supported3 reports
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Emma Best co-founded DDoSecrets, which leaked sensitive data belonging to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Well supported19 reports
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Michael Moore serves as the chief information security officer for the Arizona state office, with states relying on CISA for threat warnings.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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DHS has formally included ICE as a component agency.Some support6 reports
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Trump's appointees directed the actions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Some support2 reports
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DHS priorities include a focus on AI and cyber defense, with the Secure America Act providing necessary funding for these operations.Some support2 reports
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Agencies issued an advisory on critical infrastructure attacks, concurrent with President Trump making claims during a related meeting.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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ProPublica investigation exposed the Trump administration's misuse and draining of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) resources.Some support1 report
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US agencies, including the FBI and CISA, issued warnings regarding AI-driven cyber threats.Some support1 report
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Trump signed executive orders directing agencies like CISA and OMB to advance quantum computing and secure digital infrastructure.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Donald Trump co-introduced the JAWBONE Act bill and was accused of being weaponized by the Biden administration.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement, while a committee advanced legislation to fund DHS, including resources for ICE.Well supported10 reports
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An Executive Order directs collaboration between Donald Trump and CISA to address risks associated with Artificial Intelligence.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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The US administration is debating oversight limits and developing use-case-specific AI oversight frameworks.Well supported42 reports11 developments inside
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S&T, serving as a DHS R&D arm, developed the LINK toolkit in response to FEMA requests and showcased it to CISA officials.Some support1 report
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US agencies (DHS, FBI, CISA) are tracking cyber threats targeting shipping vessels, involving a London-based firm.Some support2 reports
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CloneGuard tagged findings against the KEV catalog on September 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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A joint statement confirmed the infiltration of water facilities, involving the FBI, CISA, and authorities in Georgia, with Flint mentioned as a cautionary tale.Some support2 reports
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Multiple US agencies, including CISA, FBI, and NSA, issued a joint warning regarding Russian cyber threats.Well supported5 reports
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Agencies are tracking cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, involving the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and GEMA.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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A cyberattack has exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, leading agencies to discuss necessary engineering defenses against cyber risks.Some support1 report
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Congressional oversight demands funding restoration to CISA as the administration is reviewed for election security failures related to 2016 foreign targeting.Well supported9 reports
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The new event details how EU regulations regarding airspace protection, CISA warnings about China, and the FAA's search for a new ATC system are converging, with Thales being a key involved company.Some support1 report
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Iranian hackers targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, prompting collaboration between CISA and the FBI.Well supported50 reports3 developments inside
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Karen Evans, who is involved in the current news cycle, served in various capacities at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's parent organization, DHS.Some support1 report
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CISA directorate involved in Georgia voting machine lawsuit.Some support1 report
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US agencies collaborated to investigate Russian disinformation operations targeting election integrity in Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports
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Connecticut shares threat intelligence with federal agencies.Some support1 report
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Trump administration policies are causing issues for election officials, prompting CISA to offer voluntary support in Arizona.Some support5 reports
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Kristi Noem is reportedly pushing for structural changes to CISA, aiming to make the agency smaller and more agile, while acknowledging Iran as a serious cyber threat.Some support1 report
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Clayton County reported a disruption due to cyberactivity on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Iowa lawmakers passed restrictive voting changes while the Trump administration cut CISA funding and support.Some support2 reports
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CISA was briefed on a data vulnerability in Maricopa County, and details of the breach were released by an administration task force.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump is involved in threats regarding cyberattacks on New Jersey water systems, while CISA and utilities investigate the incidents.Some support6 reports
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Fitch hires a public finance cyber risk lead, while Minnesota appoints a new mayor and the FBI targets Rockwell programmable logic controllers.Some support1 report
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Warnings issued regarding foreign cyberattacks on water systems, urging states to improve defenses and challenging federal authority regarding the scope of the threats.Some support2 reports
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Tina Peters presented a security plan to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on July 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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DHS provides the framework for CISA's guidance, confirming that CISA is an agency housed under DHS.Well supported24 reports
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The Trump administration announced budget cuts to CISA while China and Russia carried out cyber warfare against America.Well supported13 reports
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DHS threatens to withhold resources from states, DGE fires CISA staff, and local infrastructure faces Iran cyber threats.Some support2 reports
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CISA utilized testing at the Idaho National Laboratory, where Geoff Hale led election security efforts as a visiting fellow.Some support1 report
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China possessed a political targeting asset.Some support3 reports
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Trump nominated a candidate for CISA director, while DHS leadership detailed the agency's staffing deficiencies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump appointed Krebs to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).Some support1 report
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The push is underway to break up the Department of Homeland Security into independent, standalone entities, involving CISA.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Markwayne Mullin was jointly leading the election infrastructure security plan with CISA.Some support1 report
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CISA has added information regarding FortiSandbox bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on reports from Defused.Some support2 reports
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The Trump administration reportedly cut staff from key offices and received only one briefing in early June 2026.Some support3 reports
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Cyberattacks from Russia are a major concern for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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CISA warns utilities lack cybersecurity capacity as NIS2 classifies water utilities as essential, following a SCADA attack in Texas.Some support1 report
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The federal government issued an executive order on AI innovation and security, mandating the development of an AI benchmarking process.Well supported3 reports
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CISA has established the new ANCHOR-CI council.Some support1 report
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AI evolution is threatening existing cyber protections, prompting government agencies to prepare for looming AI cyber threats.Some support1 report
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Trump referenced Biden as an opponent and executive orders targeted CISA leadership during his term.Some support1 report
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The former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency was targeted by the administration.Some support1 report
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Ron Wyden cited concerns over Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency misuse and co-sponsored legislation to monitor government communications.Well supported3 reports
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What's reaching Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Events traced to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, step by step, newest first- Cyberattacks on European refrigeration systems require CISA coordinationCISA must coordinate defensive measures against European refrigeration system attacksLikely
- AI regulation debate may change CISA's defensive mandatesPolitical push for AI regulation may shift CISA's defensive focusPossible
- Suspicious mailings may force CISA to heighten election security focusCISA may need to increase coordination and resource allocation to protect election infrastructure.Possible
- Cybersecurity Act extension stabilizes CISA's threat intelligence flowCISA's ability to coordinate threat responses is likely stabilized by the Act's extensionLikely
- CISA may face new guidance linking cyber risk to business insuranceCISA may see increased pressure to integrate risk management into critical infrastructure guidancePossible
- Cybercrime infrastructure seizure may prompt CISA threat updatesCISA may update threat warnings following seizure of criminal hosting infrastructurePossible
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- Threats against election officials may increase CISA's focus on infrastructure securityThreats against election officials may increase CISA's focus on infrastructure securityPossible
- CISA may face increased coordination demands from FBI cyber investigationCISA may face increased coordination demands from FBI cyber investigationPossible
- Canadian cyber warnings may prompt CISA to review infrastructure defensesCanadian cyber warnings may prompt CISA to review infrastructure defensesPossible
- FBI seizure confirms threat to critical infrastructure, impacting CISACISA may need to heighten defenses against confirmed Chinese-linked cyber threatLikely
Explainers that pass through Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is a step on the way to someone else- Cyber law extension stabilizes DHS's threat intelligence gatheringDHS benefits from legal certainty allowing private cyber threat data sharingLikely
- OpenAI benefits from liability shields when sharing cyber threat data with federal partnersOpenAI benefits from liability shields when sharing cyber threat data with federal partnersPossible
Around Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this week
News at the entities that move Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency most-
Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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Department of Government Efficiency StructuralMark Ruffalo criticized Elon Musk's actions in DOGE and urged him to watch Alex Gibney's documentary.Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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FBI OperationalYaroch, a former FBI employee, considered moving to Europe and lined up travel to Portugal.Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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DHS StructuralDHS conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Dodge County, involving a national from South Africa.Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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DHS and USCIS are scrutinizing applicants' tax records in Memphis for citizenship denials following a policy shift in Trump's second term.
Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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Anthropic StructuralAnthropic filed to list on Nasdaq, reflecting global capital favoring AI in US markets.Moves Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Connections
The 40 strongest of 150, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
FBI Operational
The FBI and CISA actively collaborate, issuing joint warnings and coordinating investigations regarding cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
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DHS Structural
CISA is formally established as an agency operating under the Department of Homeland Security.
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Ben Buchanan Structural
Ben Buchanan served as the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency before his departure.
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CISA functions as a component agency under DHS and receives direct operational direction from the department.
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Federal Protective Service Structural
Federal Protective Service staff are integrated into the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS).
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump utilized executive authority to mandate, fund, curtail, and oversee CISA's operational scope and leadership.
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Anthropic Structural
CISA relies on Anthropic's Mythos AI model for operational auditing and safety evaluations, which is subject to government foreign sales policy.
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Markwayne Mullin Structural
Mullin, in his capacity as DHS Secretary, formally tasks and directs CISA regarding election security and infrastructure planning.
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Michigan Operational
CISA provides federal cyber alerts, recommendations, and threat tracking specifically targeting critical infrastructure within Michigan.
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Department of Government Efficiency Structural
DGE exercised administrative authority over CISA, resulting in staffing cuts and weakened cyber defenses.
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Alibaba Group Structural
US agencies are investigating Alibaba Group for alleged industrial-scale IP theft and systematic data extraction from US AI models.
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House Structural
The House provides legislative funding, authority, and oversight necessary for CISA's operations.
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Chris Structural
Chris was appointed to the leadership role responsible for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
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White House Structural
The White House directs CISA to execute policy initiatives and report findings, establishing a formal oversight relationship.
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DeepSeek Structural
US agencies are investigating and regulating DeepSeek over alleged industrial-scale IP theft and malicious data extraction from US AI models.
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Nick Andersen Structural
Nick Andersen holds the formal and functional role of CISA Acting Director, integrating his individual influence into the agency's structure.
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Nick Anderson Structural
Nick Anderson serves as the acting Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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Minnesota Structural
CISA issues alerts, advisories, and coordinates responses to cyber threats impacting critical infrastructure within Minnesota.
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Congress Structural
Congress establishes and maintains operational oversight of CISA through legislation and confirmation hearings.
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Fortinet Structural
CISA formally incorporates vulnerability data from Fortinet's products into its official KEV advisories.
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Costello Structural
Costello served in the capacity of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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Google Operational
CISA evaluates Google's frontier AI models and research papers as part of its national security mandate.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Operational
The agencies coordinate efforts and provide shared guidance on business resilience standards under a joint modernization plan.
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Palo Alto Networks Operational
CISA's cyber threat alerts and warnings directly influence market activity and security spending for companies like Palo Alto Networks.
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Minimax Structural
US agencies, including CISA, have formally accused Minimax of malicious copying and information extraction from US models.
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National Security Agency Operational
The agencies actively coordinate, issuing joint warnings and building classified processes regarding cyber threats.
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Arizona Operational
CISA provides security support, hosting calls, and threat warnings to state officials in Arizona.
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Moonshot AI Structural
The US government agency is scrutinizing Moonshot AI regarding allegations of malicious copying and capability extraction from US AI models.
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Emma Best Operational
Emma Best co-founded DDoSecrets, which leaked data belonging to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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Mike Lawler Operational
Mike Lawler advocates for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to tackle AI-enhanced cyber threats.
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The two entities are actively cooperating to investigate cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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China Operational
CISA actively monitors, defends against, and investigates cyber threats and unauthorized data extraction activities originating from China.
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OpenAI Operational
OpenAI provides frontier models to CISA, which is actively assessing and managing the associated security risks and deployment challenges.
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Zscaler Operational
A issues joint warnings regarding Russian cyber threats that affect B's operational environment and market standing.
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Kristi Noem Structural
A's agenda is to reduce the size and increase the agility of CISA.
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Josh Gottheimer Operational
Josh Gottheimer actively urges the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to ensure election security and monitor AI tools.
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New Jersey Operational
New Jersey collaborates with CISA on critical issues including election integrity and cyber incident response.
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Iran Operational
Iran is identified as a source of cyber threats targeting U.S. critical infrastructure monitored by CISA.
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PHP Operational
CISA actively monitors and responds to security vulnerabilities and hacks found in the PHP programming language.
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SOC Operational
SOC provides advisory input on the strategic priorities of CISA/DHS.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- Danfoss systems were compromised in a cyberattack, prompting advisories from the FBI and CISA.
- The House will conduct oversight on cybersecurity issues.
- Congress is conducting oversight hearings on DHS practices and cyber defense cuts, with Delia Ramirez positioned to chair the cyber subcommittee.
- Michael Moore serves as the chief information security officer for the Arizona state office, with states relying on CISA for threat warnings.
October 2026
6 events- US agencies, including the NSA, CISA, and FBI, issued advisories regarding vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language.
- Emma Best co-founded DDoSecrets, which leaked sensitive data belonging to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- DHS has formally included ICE as a component agency.
- Trump's appointees directed the actions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- ProPublica investigation exposed the Trump administration's misuse and draining of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) resources.
- US agencies, including the FBI and CISA, issued warnings regarding AI-driven cyber threats.
September 2026
7 events- S&T, serving as a DHS R&D arm, developed the LINK toolkit in response to FEMA requests and showcased it to CISA officials.
- US agencies (DHS, FBI, CISA) are tracking cyber threats targeting shipping vessels, involving a London-based firm.
- CloneGuard tagged findings against the KEV catalog on September 15, 2026.
- A cyberattack has exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, leading agencies to discuss necessary engineering defenses against cyber risks.
- Congressional oversight demands funding restoration to CISA as the administration is reviewed for election security failures related to 2016 foreign targeting.
- The new event details how EU regulations regarding airspace protection, CISA warnings about China, and the FAA's search for a new ATC system are converging, with Thales being a key involved company.
- Karen Evans, who is involved in the current news cycle, served in various capacities at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's parent organization, DHS.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
14 events- Agencies issued an advisory on critical infrastructure attacks, concurrent with President Trump making claims during a related meeting.
- A joint statement confirmed the infiltration of water facilities, involving the FBI, CISA, and authorities in Georgia, with Flint mentioned as a cautionary tale.
- Agencies are tracking cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, involving the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and GEMA.
- Iranian hackers targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, prompting collaboration between CISA and the FBI.
- CISA directorate involved in Georgia voting machine lawsuit.
- US agencies collaborated to investigate Russian disinformation operations targeting election integrity in Pennsylvania.
- Connecticut shares threat intelligence with federal agencies.
- Kristi Noem is reportedly pushing for structural changes to CISA, aiming to make the agency smaller and more agile, while acknowledging Iran as a serious cyber threat.
- Clayton County reported a disruption due to cyberactivity on August 7, 2026.
- Iowa lawmakers passed restrictive voting changes while the Trump administration cut CISA funding and support.
- CISA was briefed on a data vulnerability in Maricopa County, and details of the breach were released by an administration task force.
- Donald Trump is involved in threats regarding cyberattacks on New Jersey water systems, while CISA and utilities investigate the incidents.
- Fitch hires a public finance cyber risk lead, while Minnesota appoints a new mayor and the FBI targets Rockwell programmable logic controllers.
- Warnings issued regarding foreign cyberattacks on water systems, urging states to improve defenses and challenging federal authority regarding the scope of the threats.
July 2026
11 events- Multiple US agencies, including CISA, FBI, and NSA, issued a joint warning regarding Russian cyber threats.
- Tina Peters presented a security plan to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on July 31, 2026.
- DHS provides the framework for CISA's guidance, confirming that CISA is an agency housed under DHS.
- DHS threatens to withhold resources from states, DGE fires CISA staff, and local infrastructure faces Iran cyber threats.
- CISA utilized testing at the Idaho National Laboratory, where Geoff Hale led election security efforts as a visiting fellow.
- China possessed a political targeting asset.
- Donald Trump appointed Krebs to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
- Markwayne Mullin was jointly leading the election infrastructure security plan with CISA.
- CISA has added information regarding FortiSandbox bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on reports from Defused.
- CISA warns utilities lack cybersecurity capacity as NIS2 classifies water utilities as essential, following a SCADA attack in Texas.
- CISA has established the new ANCHOR-CI council.
June 2026
18 events- A proposed bill mandates a joint modernization plan between the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- DHS priorities include a focus on AI and cyber defense, with the Secure America Act providing necessary funding for these operations.
- Trump signed executive orders directing agencies like CISA and OMB to advance quantum computing and secure digital infrastructure.
- Donald Trump co-introduced the JAWBONE Act bill and was accused of being weaponized by the Biden administration.
- Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement, while a committee advanced legislation to fund DHS, including resources for ICE.
- An Executive Order directs collaboration between Donald Trump and CISA to address risks associated with Artificial Intelligence.
- The US administration is debating oversight limits and developing use-case-specific AI oversight frameworks.
- Trump administration policies are causing issues for election officials, prompting CISA to offer voluntary support in Arizona.
- The Trump administration announced budget cuts to CISA while China and Russia carried out cyber warfare against America.
- Trump nominated a candidate for CISA director, while DHS leadership detailed the agency's staffing deficiencies.
- The push is underway to break up the Department of Homeland Security into independent, standalone entities, involving CISA.
- The Trump administration reportedly cut staff from key offices and received only one briefing in early June 2026.
- Cyberattacks from Russia are a major concern for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- The federal government issued an executive order on AI innovation and security, mandating the development of an AI benchmarking process.
- AI evolution is threatening existing cyber protections, prompting government agencies to prepare for looming AI cyber threats.
- Trump referenced Biden as an opponent and executive orders targeted CISA leadership during his term.
- The former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency was targeted by the administration.
- Ron Wyden cited concerns over Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency misuse and co-sponsored legislation to monitor government communications.