"Federal networks are under assault as cyber threats grow more sophisticated, automated and artificial intelligence-driven. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals are leveraging AI to launch stealthier attacks. The Department of Homeland Security's report, Mitigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk, highlights a spectrum of threats - from AI-enabled supply chain disruptions and intellectual property theft to attacks meant to disrupt critical infrastructure. As cloud adoption grows and Internet of Things devices proliferate, the scope of vulnerabilities continues to expand."
""Assuming our adversaries still come at us, and our defenses improve, we must still plan to be resilient. We must ensure cyberattacks have limited impact, quick recovery, and minimal disruption. There are mitigations that must be made to reduce our exposure, even when hacks are successful," said Rob Joyce, former director of cybersecurity at the National Security Agency, during his opening testimony before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party in March."
Federal networks face increasingly sophisticated, automated, and AI-driven cyber threats. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals are leveraging AI to conduct stealthier attacks that target supply chains, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure. Cloud adoption and proliferation of Internet of Things devices are broadening the attack surface and increasing vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity controls alone are insufficient; agencies need a resilience-first approach that embeds zero-trust principles, continuous real-time monitoring, and robust data recovery plans. Adversary capabilities and evolving tactics are outpacing defenses that have not adapted. Insufficient prioritization and investment in resilience contribute to larger impacts from ransomware and other disruptive attacks.
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