Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA)
The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) aims to enhance cybersecurity measures and response capabilities for critical infrastructure in the United States. It mandates the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) program.
The RVWP program is intended to find vulnerabilities frequently linked to well-known ransomware outbreaks under CIRCIA. Critical infrastructure firms must be informed and forewarned by CISA about these system vulnerabilities. The program intends to empower essential infrastructure firms to proactively reduce exposures before ransomware threat actors may use them by providing early warning and helpful information.
CIRCIA and the RVWP program aim to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber threats and foster collaboration between the government and private sector entities. By promoting information sharing and proactive vulnerability management, the act seeks to strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure industries in the United States.
ThreatNG Security can help support the objectives of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). Here's how these capabilities can contribute:
External Attack Surface Management (EASM): EASM helps organizations identify and monitor their external-facing digital assets, such as websites, applications, APIs, and cloud services. By continuously scanning and analyzing these assets, EASM provides visibility into potential vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that threat actors could exploit. This proactive approach aligns with CIRCIA's goal of identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited in cyber incidents.
Digital Risk Protection (DRP): DRP solutions focus on detecting and mitigating digital risks across various online channels, including social media, dark web, and other digital platforms. They monitor for threats like brand impersonation, data leaks, and phishing attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. By proactively identifying and addressing these risks, DRP solutions enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure, aligning with the goals of CIRCIA.
Security Ratings: Security ratings objectively assess an organization's cybersecurity posture based on various factors such as known vulnerabilities, patching cadence, and historical security incidents. These rankings assist firms in comparing their security performance to industry norms and pinpointing areas needing development. By leveraging security ratings, critical infrastructure entities can assess their compliance with CIRCIA's requirements and identify any gaps that need to be addressed.
By integrating EASM, DRP, and Security Ratings into their cybersecurity programs, critical infrastructure organizations can gain comprehensive visibility into their attack surface, proactively mitigate digital risks, and continuously assess their security posture. This holistic approach aligns with the objectives of CIRCIA by promoting a proactive and risk-based approach to cybersecurity, enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between government and private sector entities in addressing cyber threats.
