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Ukraine war speeds up United States cyber agenda
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WASHINGTON, 01 May 2022, (TON): The war in Ukraine has pushed the United States to expedite its investment in cybersecurity amid constant though so far unrealized warnings of Russian cyberattacks on government agencies, election systems and critical infrastructure.
Following the invasion of Ukraine, federal agencies have invested millions in cyber technology, seized and sanctioned hacking forums, charged Russian cyber criminals, and issued almost weekly warnings on the latest threat risks.
Even lawmakers in Congress have stepped up their efforts, with the introduction of several cyber-related bills, and the passage of a new law requiring companies in critical sectors to report significant cyberattacks within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours.
The legislation passed in March as part of an omnibus spending bill that significantly increased fun-ding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which oversees federal cybersecurity infrastructure and enforcement.
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