Tag: cybersecurity assessments
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CISA Red Team Exposes Gaps in Critical Infrastructure Defenses
The CISA red team uncovered alarming gaps in critical infrastructure defenses, revealing that even with detection tools in place, the real vulnerability lies in the people, processes, and procedures supporting them. In a striking example, a recent red-team exercise showed that detection tools can be ineffective if not backed by robust supporting systems.
CISA Red Team Exposes Defense Gap Between Water, Government Sectors
In a recent test, CISA's red team uncovered a shocking vulnerability in a government organization, breaching its defenses with ease by sending phishing emails from an internal address, then moving undetected to sensitive systems and cloud resources. The team was able to gain elevated privileges and spread laterally, exposing a significant gap in the organization's security.
Defense Contractors Question Accuracy of Rising Cybersecurity Scores
Defense contractors are reporting their highest cybersecurity scores in five years, but there's a catch: they're also losing confidence in the accuracy of those scores. The average SPRS score has soared to +51 in 2026, up from +33 in 2025, sparking questions about what's behind the sudden surge.