Chertoff experts take to the airwaves in midst of CrowdStrike Outage
The CrowdStrike outage that crippled business operations on Friday July 19, including aviation and health care, highlights the need for organizations to safeguard the resiliency of critical systems. Chertoff Group cyber leaders including Michael Chertoff, Chad Sweet, Adam Isles, David London and Lee Kair provided commentary to networks including CNBC, CBS, FOX and NewsNation. As […]
Eric Lipton of the NY Times writes about The Pentagon Road to Startup Investments
A recent New York Times story by Pentagon Reporter Eric Lipton highlighted The Chertoff Group’s private equity arm, MC² Security Fund. Lipton’s story provides a review of investors with a history of government service, who invest in defense technology startups. The full story and distinguished list can be found here. “Chertoff Group/MC2 Security Fund: Michael Chertoff, former homeland security […]
Michael Chertoff discusses Russian ransomware attack on U.S. Federal Agencies
In this interview with Elizabeth Vargas, Friday, June 16, Michael Chertoff explains the implications of a rapidly evolving cyberattack attributed to Russian cybercriminals’ exploitation of a previously unknown vulnerability in the MOVEit file-transfer software platform. The incident has impacted numerous federal government and private sector organizations. “It demonstrates that when the supply chain, which provides […]
MC2 Security Fund leads $30 million Series C fundraising round for ThayerMahan
The Chertoff Group’s MC2 Security fund led a $30 million Series C round for ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance solutions.
A Call to Action to Resource Our Nation’s Security
The DHS 2024 budget request from President Biden lacks proper resources to secure the nation given priorities including border security and cybersecurity.
Beyond Balloons: The Other Threats Posed by China, and What Can Be Done to Counter Them
Geopolitical expert Mira Ricardel and cyber expert Adam Isles discuss the threats posed by China and what can be done about them with the Epoch Times.
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ricardel weighs in on Semiconductor Chip Production Strategy
Mira Ricardel tells Barrons, with U.S. export controls on Chinese semiconductor chips, the U.S. looks to allies to keep supply chains flowing.
Mira Ricardel shares insights on Chinese balloon with The Free Press
Mira Ricardel interviewed with Adam Posescu of the Free Press about the Chinese spy balloon that entered US airspace in late January 2023.
Adam Isles in Dark Reading – Optimizing Cybersecurity Investments
Adam Isles explains how CISOs can manage cybersecurity threats during a season of constrained budgets and economic uncertainty in 2023.
David London shares cybersecurity resilience insights with Security Management
Cybersecurity expert David London of The Chertoff Group speaks to Megan Gates of Security Management on the importance of cyber resilience.
Mira Ricardel shares insights on the potential of a U.S. Tik Tok ban
Paresh Dave reporter at Wired interviews Mira Ricardel former Deputy National Security Advisor on what a US ban on TikTok would look like.
The Chertoff Group names Ellen Murray as Communications Director
Ellen Murray joined the Chertoff Group as director of communications where she will oversee all aspects of branding, media relations and communications.
Ben Joelson in Utility Dive: How utilities can defend against the surge in attacks
Weaponization of energy is increasing and there’s been a record number of attacks on utility critical infrastructure, resulting in power outages.
Chertoff Capital’s Ryan Hoffman tells Bloomberg Government: “Space technologies are in demand”
Principal Ryan Hoffman, of Chertoff Capital provides insights to Bloomberg Government on the federal sector’s space technologies boom.
Aaron Roth Promoted to Principal of Federal Strategy & Security at the Chertoff Group
Aaron Roth promoted to Principal of the Federal Strategy and Security Risk team. He has held multiple leadership positions in the federal government.
National Security Expert Mira Ricardel discusses military aid to Ukraine
National Security expert Mira Ricardel weighs in on how increased Congressional scrutiny will have a positive impact on military aid to Ukraine.
Aviation security expert Lee Kair on software glitch that grounded US flights
Aviation Security Expert Lee Kair, discusses the software glitch that resulted in all U.S. flights being grounded for 2 hours on CNBC’s “Power Lunch.”
Cyber and Physical Threats Illuminate Need for Security Convergence in Energy Sector
Cyber attacks that target physical infrastructure can have a devastating physical impact beyond operational disruption.
PERSPECTIVE: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Includes Promising Reforms But Significant Barriers Remain
Sometimes applicants selected for SBIR awards do not actually receive funding, often because of limited government resources.
Geopolitical instability is forcing companies to consider national security alongside profit, says former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff
Michael Chertoff said companies that usually seek the cheapest and most efficient way to do business, must now broaden their considerations in light of issues like the Ukraine war.
Incentivizing High-Performing Cybersecurity Programs in the Banking Sector
Incentivize high-performing cybersecurity performance through regulatory carrots.” Provides high-level model for what such an approach could look like.
PERSPECTIVE: The Men and Women of TSA Deserve Better Than a Recent Distorted Narrative
TSAs mission involves a holistic and layered security approach including proactive measures that go well beyond the checkpoint.
We Need Threat-Informed Defense in the Federal Contractor Community Now
Three points in the DIB advisory highlight what should be central elements of any future DIB strategy.
CHIPS Act Gives Hope to U.S. Semiconductor Industry
Semiconductors are in widespread use across the nation. With the Pentagons increasing use of more advanced systems shoring up the supply chain is more important than ever.
Nation-Backed Cyberattacks Escalate Push to Bolster Data Shields
A string of recent state-sponsored cyberattacks has US government agencies stepping up their cybersecurity protocols and advisement.
How to Build Resiliency in Times of Tail Risk Events
Integrated security programs are not new, but institutionalized security structures and differences in areas of expertise have limited implementation on a widespread basis.
The Chertoff Group is a Summit Partner for the upcoming Billington CyberSecurity Summit
The Chertoff Group is a Summit Partner for the upcoming Billington CyberSecurity Summit
New airport detection system is aviation security’s next innovative step
Aviation security professionals like Lee Kair figure their key role is to ensure that the industry stays one step ahead of the bad guys.
The Chertoff Group Partners with IDSS to Enhance Security at Airports
Security experts at Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) and The Chertoff Group have developed a massive multiplexing image screening system that sends computed tomography (CT) X-ray images of carry-on and checked/hold baggage to remote Image Interpretation Centers for near-real-time analysis.
Wrap Up the CHIPS Act
While the U.S. remains the leader in advanced semiconductor design and development, actual production of chips has shifted dramatically overseas.
The CyberWire Podcast Featuring David London
On the final day of the RSA Conference, The Chertoff Group’s Managing Director, David London, sat down for a chat with Dave Bittner, host and producer of The CyberWire podcast for a conversation on the latest cyber threats and policy trends.
The State of Our Nation’s Cybersecurity: Highlights from my Conversation with Michael Chertoff
Shane Tews sits down with the Chertoff Group’s own Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of DHS, for an update on how both cybersecurity threats and best practices have progressed in a number of domains since Secretary Chertoff left office.
External and Internal Cyber Threats: How World Events Have Changed the Rules of Engagement
Even valued and proven employees who have been thoroughly and properly vetted could one day decide to trade their profession and integrity for profit.
Chertoff Group’s Lee Kair Issued Patent for New Airport Security Detection System
Fortifying an organizations cybersecurity to guard against attacks from external malicious actors continues to be an essential focal point for businesses that operate in and with the U.S. Frequently overlooked as a main target of cyber attacks, though, are the employees who, whether willingly or not, have themselves become key risk vectors.
Cybersecurity Executive Order: An Assessment (Former DHS Official Adam Isles Discusses Significance of Software Security Standards)
The Chertoff Group Principal and former DHS official Adam Isles discuss the significance of software security standards.
Michael Chertoff discusses the situation in Ukraine with CNN’s Ana Cabrera
I wouldn’t hold my breath that Putin is ever going to face legal accountability.
To protect consumers, congress should secure the app store supply chain
The Open App Markets Act, a bill that would require device makers to allow for the installation of unvetted applications on users mobile devices, won the approval of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month.
America needs a robust, resilient supply chain for semiconductors
U.S. economic and military competition with China is the defining condition of this decade and, likely, of decades to follow.
Protecting physical security site surveys during COVID-19
In the corporate security space, where site surveys involve boots on the ground, arguments for online adaptation that work elsewhere tend to fall short.
Former DHS secretary says cyber threats are incomparably worse than when he served
The Department of Homeland Security faces a multitude of threats cybersecurity risks, foreign terrorist influence, domestic violent extremism and border security. 20 years after the departments creation, confronting those threats is crucial.
From Al Qaeda to QAnon: How the Department of Homeland Security has had to evolve since 9/11
The current head of DHS and two of his predecessors reflect on how the agency has changed in 20 years and whether it’s up to fighting domestic extremism.
They Created Our Post-9/11 World. Here’s What They Think They Got Wrong.
Seventeen prominent players reflect on the decades of war they helped wage and the domestic defenses they helped erect.
Is the US safer from terrorism 20 years after 9/11?
For Michael Chertoff, former US secretary of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009, the fact that America has not experienced a single attack by foreign terrorists since 9/11 proves that the US was “successful” in its strategy to prevent terrorism.
We Need to Be Unified Against All Threats, Both Foreign and Domestic
On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists executed a horrific plan to hijack aircraft and turn them into guided missiles that destroyed the World Trade Center, damaged the Pentagon, and killed approximately 3,000 people. In carrying out their plot, the terrorists exploited vulnerabilities or gaps in several security systems that were intended to protect our borders and our aviation system.
Changing How App Stores Operate Could Have National Security Implications
As Congress considers how to increase competition for app stores run by Apple, Google and others, it also needs to consider potential cybersecurity threats.
MICHAEL CHERTOFF DISCUSSES THE RECENT RANSOMWARE ATTACKS MAKING HEADLINES
The Chertoff Group Co-Founder & Executive Chairman and Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the impact of ransomware attacks.
MICHAEL CHERTOFF DISCUSSES CYBERSECURITY WITH BLOOMBERG AT THE QATAR ECONOMIC FORUM
Michael Chertoff on Bloomberg discussing cybersecurity
How to Navigate Todays Supply Chain Security
If you are a company doing business in Mexico, these have not been easy times. A converged economic, security, and health crisis has disrupted business operations and upended the countrys workforce.
ENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY MEASUREMENT
On Feb. 4, 2021, the New York State Department of Financial Services issued guidance on the cyber insurance market to foster more robust industry approaches to managing and reducing the extraordinary risk we face from cyber intrusions.