Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

2022 Year in Review: DHS Responded to Wide-Ranging Threats and Challenges, Built Capacity for the Future

In 2022, DHS responded to the dynamic threat landscape with leadership, new programs and capabilities, cross-component collaboration, and dedication to mission.

Feature Article: Testing Environments Help S&T and CISA Secure Transportation Infrastructure

S&T and CISA are using new cutting-edge tools to boost the cyber strength of smart vehicles and railways.

DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure  

The Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), developed by DHS, through CISA, at the direction of the White House. 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1 Billion in Funding for First-Ever State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. This State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, made possible thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $1 billion in funding to SLT partners over four years, with $185 million available for FY22, to support SLT efforts to address cyber risk to their information systems.

Addressing Bomb Threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Addressing Bomb Threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

In just the first few months of 2022, and throughout the course of the year, there has been a troubling uptick in bomb threats across the country, 49 of which targeted Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 19 against Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs).

Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report of its Review into Log4j Vulnerabilities and Response

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) first report, which includes 19 actionable recommendations for government and industry. The recommendations from the CSRB – an unprecedented public-private initiative that brings together government and industry leaders to review and assess significant cybersecurity events to better protect our nation’s networks and infrastructure – address the continued risk posed by vulnerabilities discovered in late 2021 in the widely used Log4j open-source software library.

S&T Seeks Solutions to Software Vulnerabilities

DHS S&T announced a new solicitation in partnership with CISA that address weaknesses in software, a key component of critical infrastructure systems.

Joint Statement Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar to Secure World Cup Qatar 2022

Building on the longstanding relationship between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar (MOI), DHS Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers met Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani in Doha to discuss shared security priorities and re-affirm their joint commitment to expand cooperation to enhance the security of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.  

Fact Sheet: DHS International Cybersecurity Efforts

President Biden has made cybersecurity a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration at all levels of government. DHS plays a lead role in strengthening the nation’s cyber resilience, but cybersecurity is not limited by boundaries, borders, and jurisdictions. Protecting against cyber threats at home also requires collaborating with partners abroad and DHS agencies and offices also play a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity efforts worldwide. 

Summary of Resources for Law Enforcement Partners

DHS is fundamentally a department of partnerships. Our ability to execute our critical mission relies on the strength of our partnerships with you and our other key partners across the public and private sectors. Every day, you serve on the front lines to keep our communities safe. We are committed to ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support you need to continue doing so successfully.