CISA Releases 2023 Year in Review Showcasing Efforts to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Summary:

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released its fourth annual Year in Review, highlighting their efforts to protect the nation from cyber and physical threats. In 2023, CISA achieved several milestones, including:

Promoting Secure by Design Principles through their campaign and white paper on shifting cybersecurity risk
Leading on Artificial Intelligence with the publication of its first Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence
Reducing the Risk of Ransomware through their Pre-Ransomware Notification Initiative
Encouraging Cyber Hygiene through their Secure Our World program
Supporting Critical Infrastructure, including the Water and Wastewater Sector, K-12 Education Subsector, and Healthcare and Public Health Sector
Enhancing Emergency Communications through the Priority Telecommunication Services (PTS) program
Providing Resources to State and Local Governments through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Strengthening Regional Election Security Support by establishing dedicated election security advisors
* Improving Security for Chemical Facilities through the ChemLock voluntary program

These accomplishments demonstrate CISA's commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.