Bottom line: The FBI's newly released cyber strategy aims to disrupt and dismantle threat actors targeting critical infrastructure, as the agency takes a proactive approach to addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape.
What's happening: The FBI's cyber strategy, published on August 2, 2022, marks a significant shift in the US government's approach to cyber threats. The strategy focuses on disrupting and dismantling threat actors, such as those linked to the SolarWinds hack and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. The FBI is working closely with industry partners, including Microsoft and FireEye, to enhance the nation's defenses. The strategy also highlights the importance of improving the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure, including the development of a national cybersecurity framework.
What to do: To take advantage of the new cyber strategy, security leaders should engage with the FBI's Cybersecurity Division to understand the agency's priorities and how to contribute to the nation's defenses. Additionally, security leaders should review and update their incident response plans to ensure they are prepared to respond to and disrupt threat actors targeting their organizations.