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This page is dedicated to security, it includes local security information, as well as a number of syndicated security feeds, alerts, tools and news from major security portals. This page aims to provide a single security information access point, helping you stay current with recent security threats. You can check the SG Security FAQ and visit the SG Security forum with any questions you might have.



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Latest Security Advisories (US-CERT)


Fortinet Updates Guidance and Indicators of Compromise following FortiManager Vulnerability Exploitation (2024.10.30)

Fortinet has updated their security advisory addressing a critical FortiManager vulnerability (CVE-2024-47575) to include additional workarounds and indicators of compromise (IOCs). A remote, unauthenticated cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive files or take control of an affected system. At this time, all patches have been released.

CISA previously added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation, as confirmed by Fortinet.

CISA strongly encourages users and administrators to apply the necessary updates, hunt for any malicious activity, assess potential risk from service providers, report positive findings to CISA, and review the following articles for additional information: 



JCDC s Industry-Government Collaboration Speeds Mitigation of CrowdStrike IT Outage (2024.10.29)

CISA, through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), enabled swift, coordinated response and information sharing in the wake of a significant IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike software update. This outage, which impacted government, critical infrastructure, and industry across the globe, led to disruptions in essential services, including air travel, healthcare, and financial operations.

Leveraging its unique ability to bring together public and private sector partners, JCDC facilitated virtual engagements with over 1,000 federal agency representatives. In close collaboration with CrowdStrike, a JCDC partner, CISA provided critical updates, mitigation guidance, and analysis on the potential for malicious exploitation of the outage. This rapid coordination enabled key information to be quickly disseminated across federal networks, helping to expedite mitigation and protect U.S. government systems.

This successful response underscores JCDCs essential role in uniting industry and government partners to address cyber challenges that could impact national security and resilience. For more information about JCDCs efforts, visit the JCDC Success Stories webpage and CISA.gov/JCDC.



Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products (2024.10.29)

Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. 

CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply necessary updates: 



CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories (2024.10.29)

CISA released three Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 29, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS.

CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations.



Cisco Releases Security Bundle for Cisco ASA, FMC, and FTD Software (2024.10.24)

Cisco released its October 2024 Semiannual Cisco ASA, FMC, and FTD Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication to address vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA, FMC, and FTD. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. 

CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisory and apply the necessary updates: 



CISA Releases Four Industrial Control Systems Advisories (2024.10.24)

CISA released four Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 24, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS.

CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations.



CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog (2024.10.24)

CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.

These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise.

Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities established the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See the BOD 22-01 Fact Sheet for more information.

Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation of Catalog vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria.



CISA, US, and International Partners Release Joint Guidance to Assist Software Manufacturers with Safe Software Deployment Processes (2024.10.24)

Today, CISAalong with U.S. and international partnersreleased joint guidance, Safe Software Deployment: How Software Manufacturers Can Ensure Reliability for Customers. This guide aids software manufacturers in establishing secure software deployment processes to help ensure software is reliable and safe for customers. Additionally, it offers guidance on how to deploy in an efficient manner as part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

A well-designed software deployment process can help guarantee customers receive new features, security, and reliability while minimizing unplanned outages. 

CISA encourages software and service manufacturers review this guide, evaluate their software deployment processes, and address them through a continuous improvement program.

To learn more about secure by design principles and practices, visit CISAs Secure by Design webpage.



 

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