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Jen

Easterly

@CISAJen

Director of CISA—America’s Cyber Defense Agency. Veteran.

80s music & art lover

. Proud mom & wife. Likes/RT ≠ endorsement.

Washington, DCcisa.govJoined July 2021

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52.7K Followers

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🛡️Given the continuing & unpredictable conflict in 🇺🇦Ukraine, a reminder to all our critical infrastructure partners to keep your SHIELDS UP. As the risk environment evolves,

@CISAgov

will continue to share timely, actionable guidance at cisa.gov/shields-up.

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What do #EinsteinFellows do

@CISAgov

? Just ask high school #computerscience teacher

@JessHexsel

. She would be happy to talk about her outreach with teachers and students, discussing all things #CyberSecurity . #cs4all

@csteachersorg

@GirlsWhoCode

@CISAJen

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Feb 3

Our @AEF_program fellow, @JessHexsel, attended VA CyberSlam at @GeorgeMasonU. We're proud to help grow our industry & are encouraged to see the 400 high school students who are studying #cybersecurity! Thanks to our CETAP grantee @cyber_dot_org for the cryptography presentation.

Protecting our schools is a top priority.

@CISAgov

’s K-12 cybersecurity guide gives resources for community leaders (like superintendents, administrators, school boards, & state policymakers) to better understand & reduce their risks. Check it out: go.dhs.gov/ZzA

"Let's build a happy little internet, for all" - a definitely real quote and painting from

❤️❤️❤️

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Eli Koch, 4 Feb 1976–4 Dec 2001 RIP, Little Brother

Miss you every day. #MentalHealthIsHealth #YouAreNotAlone twitter.com/CISAJen/status…

Great piece by

and Eric Goldstein on the need for greater accountability in cyber defense

foreignaffairs.com

Stop Passing the Buck on Cybersecurity

Why companies must build safety into tech products.

Jen

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@CISAgov

Feb 3

Our Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Eric Goldstein, recently joined

@ITI_TechTweets

at the Celebrating the Next Generation of Cyber &Tech Leaders reception to discuss the future of cybersecurity. Learn more about our cybersecurity mission: cisa.gov/cybersecurity

and Eric Goldstein discuss sustainable cybersecurity—and explain how the U.S. government and the private sector can make cyberspace safer for everyone.

foreignaffairs.com

Stop Passing the Buck on Cybersecurity

Why companies must build safety into tech products.

✨Super psyched for

this April in Belfast! Looking forward to joining our teammates

@NCSC

& other partners to talk all things cybersecurity. #CYBERUK23

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CYBERUK 2023

@CYBERUKevents

Feb 3

#CYBERUK23 brings together some of the brightest minds from across the digital landscape. And this year is no different

Today we’ve confirmed @RidT and @CISAJen as speakers, with many more great names still to be announced! Find out more

ncsc.gov.uk/news/political

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issued 6️⃣ NEW public advisories to the #ICS webpage. These advisories provide info about current security issues, vulnerabilities & exploits surrounding ICS. More on technical details & mitigations at cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/cu #cybersecurity #infosec #OT #ICSCERT

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Thanks,

GIF

Significant, welcome intervention by ⁦

@CISAJen

⁩ in ⁦

@ForeignAffairs

⁩ Huge among to digest & it’ll need several readings, but headline is welcome emphasis on what over here we’d call secure by default: making tech safer when it’s designed/built

foreignaffairs.com

Stop Passing the Buck on Cybersecurity

Why companies must build safety into tech products.

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@CISAgov

Feb 1

This #WorkforceWednesday we congratulate CISA’s Toni Benson, for winning

@SANSInstitute

's Difference Maker Award. Recognized for her extraordinary work leading her team and for always encouraging everyone to “show up as their authentic self.” Well deserved! 👏🏆

Thoughts from Eric Goldstein & me on building a sustainable approach to cybersecurity, to include technology manufacturers taking responsibility for the security outcomes of their customers as a fundamental issue of safety. Feedback welcome.

foreignaffairs.com

Stop Passing the Buck on Cybersecurity

Why companies must build safety into tech products.

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Definitely worth tuning in to hear from passionate practitioners how to demystify #cyber as working field & to share existing opportunities #womenincyber #DEI Kudos to

@craignewmark

@GeenaDavisOrg

#CyberCivilDefense

Girl Scouts NYC and 3 others

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issued a public advisory to the #ICS webpage. These advisories provide information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. More on technical details & mitigations at cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/cu #cybersecurity #infosec #OT #ICSCERT

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Join me January 31 w/

@CISAgov

+ #CyberCivilDefense orgs

) to discuss "Closing the Cyber Gender Gap" for women & girls in #cybersecurity. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist (Geena maybe 2 or 3 foot taller than me)

I got to chat with

's Kiersten Todt last week about the agency's new initiative to zero in on corporate cyber responsibility, including working with industry to create "a series of best practices" on this topic. Read a teaser of the story in today's (free) MC:

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MorningCybersecurity

@MorningCybersec

Jan 30

CISA’s got a plan to strengthen corporate cybersecurity ift.tt/D5fSM3e

Great interview with

’s awesome Chief of Staff

@kierstentodt

on our plans to strengthen corporate cybersecurity politi.co/3WI770s via

@politico

politico.com

CISA’s got a plan to strengthen corporate cybersecurity

Also: An up-and-coming cyber lawmaker is set to lead an influential House committee with jurisdiction over CISA and the nation’s critical infrastructure protection efforts.

Jen

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@CISAgov

Jan 30

We’re thrilled to announce that Spencer Fisher is joining us as CISA’s Chief Counsel. He brings a wealth of federal, military, & academic experience to the role & will lead our excellent team of dedicated attorneys & legal professionals. Read his full bio: cisa.gov/spencer-r-fish

#CIA,

, and

joined forces to create an intelligence crossword puzzle. Solving the puzzle may require a little research on your part, but we think it's worth the effort. bit.ly/3D4IWCe #NationalPuzzleDay #WeAreTheIC

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👉ICYMI: Our 2023 #JCDC cyber planning agenda includes a focus on high-risk communities—in particular, strengthening protection of civil society organizations, including those that support journalists & cybersecurity researchers. Learn more at bit.ly/3XIDSMd.

ICYMI - The big picture via

@Axios

: The number of reported K-12 cyber incidents between 2018 and 2021 rose from 400 to more than 1,300. 🏫🛡️

@CISAgov

's new report (go.dhs.gov/ZzA) helps the K-12 community better protect against cyber threats.

axios.com

Exclusive: Top cyber agency lays out plan protect K-12 schools from hackers

Schools have few resources to respond to growing ransomware and other cyberattacks.

Celebrate #DataPrivacyDay by turning on multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your sensitive accounts (like banking, email, social media etc.). MFA is an easy step that helps to keep your info safe! cisa.gov/mfa #EnableMFA

Honoring Tyre Nichols - This is Tyre Nichols’ photography site:

thiscaliforniakid2.wixsite.com

T Nichols Photography

💔I vividly recall the tragic loss of the Challenger. As a HS senior, I’d followed w/excitement the story of Christa McAuliffe. A few years ago, I took my son to the Kennedy Space Center so he could learn about her & the other brave astronauts who perished that terrible day. #RIP

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I’m pleased that

is implementing our bill & released this report on how we can keep our students, teachers & schools safe from cyberattacks. Schools are often on the front lines when it comes to cyber threats — it’s critical they have the right tools to stay protected.

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WILX News 10

@wilxTV

Jan 27

The effort is being led by Rep. Elissa Slotkin and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. They have a new report with specific recommendations. wilx.com/2023/01/27/new

Achieving secure cyber systems is a collaborative effort. MITRE’s work aligns with many of

@CISAgov

Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative priorities and we look forward to continued innovation. bit.ly/3XIDSMd

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Jan 27

Our Region 8 team joined Election Security Resilience

@CoCtyClerks

for #COClerks2023 talking critical infrastructure security for all. Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

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@TheRecord_Media

Jan 26

The

@CISAgov

's Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative said it will be focusing this year on beefing up security in the energy sector and leading the effort to update the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (

@jgreigj

)

therecord.media

CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative to tackle energy, water security in 2023

CISA's JCDC will be focusing its efforts in 2023 on security in the energy sector and updating the National Cyber Incident Response Plan.

😎The future of tech is bright….if we secure it!

@CISAgov

's latest guidance aims to help drone users and stakeholders to protect their privacy and data: go.dhs.gov/ZK7

🤝The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative is building a more secure & resilient #cybersecurity infrastructure through public-private partnership. For more info, visit the #JCDC’s 2023 Planning Agenda: cisa.gov/2023-jcdc-plan

A 🆕 #CVE has been added to

@CISAgov

’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Visit go.dhs.gov/Z3Q and mitigate to protect your organization from #cyberattacks❗ #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement

#CISAAlert AA23-025A – Protecting against malicious use of remote monitoring & management software Listen to this update as well as other recently issued CISA alerts now. bit.ly/cwCISA012623 #CyberAlerts #Cybersecurity

CISA Alert AA23-025A – Protecting against malicious use of remote monitoring and management software

CISA, NSA, and the MS-ISAC are releasing this alert to warn network defenders about malicious use of legitimate remote monitoring and management software.

🚨 Today, the UK has issued an advisory highlighting the continued threat from spear-phishing campaigns carried out by Russia-based group SEABORGIUM and Iran-based group TA453.

ncsc.gov.uk

UK cyber experts warn of targeted phishing attacks from actors based in Russia and Iran

Advisory highlights techniques used by attackers in spear-phishing campaigns.

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"The impact you’re able to make in government... makes public service unique and worthwhile." Digital Corps Fellow Jamila Crawford shared her transition from law enforcement to #cybersecurity in a recent

@ciodotgov

blog post.

@CISAgov

cio.gov

Transitioning from law enforcement to cybersecurity: A U.S. Digital Corps Fellow’s journey

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In May 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” making cybersecurity a government-wide priority.

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The Record From Recorded Future News

@TheRecord_Media

Jan 25

CISA warned today of hackers using remote management software to target federal agencies, including a scheme to get access to bank accounts and initiate money transfers (

@jgreigj

)

therecord.media

CISA says federal agencies attacked in refund scam through remote management software

Two federal agencies were exploited by cybercriminals through the use of remote monitoring and management software.

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

@CISAgov

Jan 25

We published an advisory with

@NSACyber

and

@CISecurity

’s MS-ISAC that provides #IOCs and mitigations to protect against the malicious use of remote monitoring and management software. Read the advisory: go.dhs.gov/Zz9

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would like to welcome

@ESET

@SAP

as partners to the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative. #JCDC unites the global cyber community in the collective defense of cyberspace. More at cisa.gov/jcdc

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Jan 25

We launched our internal Imagination Fellowship (cisa.gov/imagination-fe) to invest in the rising leaders on our team as part of our year of leadership & learning. For #WorkforceWednesday, meet our inaugural cohort of Imagination Fellows! (1/4)

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