This initiative expands the USDA's Circuit Rider Program, offering cybersecurity support and training to small drinking and wastewater treatment facilities. The goal is to assess and improve the cybersecurity capacity of rural water utilities.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its first international strategic plan to enhance collaboration in combating cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

The AI Safety Institute’s Systemic Safety Grants Programme will provide researchers with up to £200,000 to investigate AI threats and potential solutions, particularly in sectors like healthcare and financial services.

Schools in the UK are being urged to adopt a free cyber protection service developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to guard against ransomware attacks and other online dangers.

With ransomware attacks on the rise, the UK's privacy regulator is investigating fewer incidents than before. Only 87 out of 1,253 incidents reported last year, and 19 out of 440 incidents reported in the first half this year, have been investigated.

With 7,058 submissions, 1,094 valid disclosures, and 872 vulnerabilities fixed, the CISA's Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) Platform saw a 130% rise in critical vulnerabilities identified to 250 in 2023.

CISA plans to address issues with the Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) system following a watchdog report that highlighted a decline in participation and lack of funding information.

An audit found that both the DOJ and FBI need to improve in three key areas to enhance their fight against ransomware. While the FBI reported an improvement in taking action within 72 hours in 47% of incidents, there is still room for progress.

Valid account abuse remains a top entry point for critical infrastructure attacks, with the CISA reporting that 2 in 5 successful intrusions last year were attributed to this method.

The UK government has classified data centers as critical national infrastructure, recognizing their importance for society's functioning. The move aims to protect sensitive user data from cyberattacks.