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Pandemic Heightens Importance Of Certain National Critical Infrastructures, Krebs Says

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, May 21st, 2020

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Pandemic Heightens Importance Of Certain National Critical Infrastructures, Krebs Says

Christopher Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS. Photo: DHS

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has more clearly revealed the significance of some critical infrastructures to the nation than previously thought, prompting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to take a closer look at what the consequences of a cyber event might mean for the nation, the agency’s director said on Thursday. A year ago, certain entities within the healthcare sector were certainly thought of as critical as were the functions they perform but amid the COVID response they’re now…

Pentagon

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Congress

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Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

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Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

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