Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

How can K-12 bystander reporting programs create safer, stronger school communities? Our Associate Director of School Safety recently joined Safe and Sound Schools to discuss how these systems can empower students to share safety concerns, notify officials about threats, and ultimately prevent targeted school violence. Listen to the podcast to learn more: https://lnkd.in/giFncqN3

The #PresCup is the premier test of skills for federal cyber professionals. After two rounds of fierce competition, the remaining Individuals and Teams face the finals, and the last cybersecurity challenges that will determine who takes the trophy home! Individuals Finals are April 8 (Track A) and April 9 (Track B), and Teams are April 10. ??

We’re committed to supporting the cybersecurity industry by joining events like Cyber Week, where we connected with students interested in cybersecurity careers. Hosted by the ThinkCyber Foundation, more than 700 people attended the event, either in person in Seattle or online across America. Learn more about cybersecurity training and career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eadk5nKE

Our Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program serves as a force multiplier in advancing Operational Response, Risk Governance, and Zero Trust across federal agencies. Our Acting Associate Director for Capacity Building, Shelly Hartsook, and Acting Deputy Associate Director for Capacity Building, Matt House, participated in a fireside chat at the FedScoop Elastic Public Sector Summit 25 in Washington, D.C. Where they emphasized how integrating these strategies strengthens national cybersecurity resilience through continuous monitoring and proactive defense. Learn more about the resources and tools we offer: https://lnkd.in/g8eTJVdN.

Americans across the nation rely on local water systems to provide safe drinking water. We work with our stakeholders to protect these vital lifeline systems. Cyber and physical security advisors in Region 10 recently provided an assessment of the City of Bothell’s water systems that serves more than 9,000 households. The team toured the one-million-gallon tank, discussed resilience planning, and identified options to mitigate any problem areas. Learn how we protect our water and wastewater systems: https://www.cisa.gov/water

The clock is ticking as the #PresCup moves closer to its final round! ?? Individuals and Teams started their journey last December and have made it through two rounds of challenges and skilled federal competitors. The Finals will determine who will win it all! ?? Individuals Track A finals kick off April 8, Track B on April 9, and Teams finals are on April 10. Best of luck to all the competitors as they face their biggest challenges yet!

If you’re a high school or college student interested in enhancing your cybersecurity knowledge and skills this summer and next school year. Check out our National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website, for opportunities in your area! There are also online options including cyber degree programs, scholarship opportunities, cybersecurity competitions, and games: https://lnkd.in/ewJwERFT

The Americans who own and operate our critical infrastructure rely on our cybersecurity and protective security advisors for training on how to bolster their defenses against threats. We offer this kind of support across all sectors of critical infrastructure. Our advisors in Region 10 recently gathered at the Starbucks World Headquarters, Lumen Field, and other Seattle-area locations to work with stakeholders in the transportation, water/wastewater, education, event, and shipping communities to discuss topics ranging from security for mass gatherings to cyber crisis management. For more information on our work with critical sectors visit: https://go.dhs.gov/ozH

Last week, we had the honor of hosting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Region 8 Cybersecurity Training for Industrial Control Systems! We were joined by professionals from around the region to gain hands-on experience on how to defend operational technology and ICS environments from cyber threats. #LifeatMary

????Check out our latest video on the ScubaGoggles assessment tool! ???? ScubaGoggles is an automated tool for Google Workspace (#GWS) users that assesses how tenant configurations measure up again cloud cybersecurity baselines. Watch our newest ScubaGoggles installation demo video to learn about the tool’s functions and how it can benefit your organization. To learn more about ScubaGoggles and how it can benefit your organization, visit cisa.gov/scuba. #SCuBA https://lnkd.in/eYhYzupK