Feds Scramble Amid Shutdown to Secure Cisco SD-WAN Systems
Summary
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive ordering civilian agencies to secure and hunt for compromise in vulnerable Cisco SD-WAN systems; shutdown-related disruptions are heightening operational risk.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
Texas credit unions operate under similar cybersecurity standards as federal agencies and may face similar risks.
Original Source Material
Emergency CISA Directive Lands as DHS Shutdown Strains Cyber Operations The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a directive Wednesday ordering civilian agencies to secure and hunt for compromise in vulnerable Cisco SD-WAN systems after officials observed active exploitation - while warning that shutdown-related disruptions heighten operational risk.