CISA and USCG Identify Areas for Cyber Hygiene Improvement After Conducting Proactive Threat Hunt at US Critical Infrastructure Organization

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a proactive threat hunt at a U.S. critical infrastructure organization, identifying several cybersecurity risks despite finding no evidence of malicious activity. Key issues included insufficient logging, insecure credential storage, and shared local admin credentials, prompting recommendations for improved cybersecurity measures.

Impact: Not specified

In the Wild: No

Age: Newly disclosed

Remediation: Implement secure password management solutions, enforce the principle of least privilege, use multifactor authentication, and enhance logging practices.