Daily Archives: August 8, 2022

accumulo-python3

Build Python 3 applications that integrate with Apache Accumulo

Apache NIFI

Automates the flow of data between systems. NiFi implements concepts of Flow-Based Programming and solves common data flow problems faced by enterprises.

AppLocker-Guidance

Configuration guidance for implementing application whitelisting with AppLocker. #nsacyber

AtomicWatch

Intel Atom C2000 series discovery tool that parses log files and returns results if a positive match is found. #nsacyber

BAM

The Binary Analysis Metadata tool gathers information about Windows binaries to aid in their analysis. #nsacyber

beer-garden

The beer-garden application

BitLocker-Guidance

Configuration guidance for implementing BitLocker. #nsacyber

Blocking-Outdated-Web-Technologies

Guidance for blocking outdated web technologies. #nsacyber

Certificate-Authority-Situational-Awareness

Identifies unexpected and prohibited certificate authority certificates on Windows systems. #nsacyber

Chinese-State-Sponsored-Cyber-Operations-Observed-TTPs

Supporting files for the Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Operations: Observed TTPs Cybersecurity Advisory. #nsacyber

CodeGov

Creates a code.gov code inventory JSON file based on GitHub repository information. #nsacyber

Control-Flow-Integrity

A proposed hardware-based method for stopping known memory corruption exploitation techniques. #nsacyber

Cyber-Challenge

Supporting files for cyber challenge exercises. #nsacyber

datawave

DataWave is an ingest/query framework that leverages Apache Accumulo to provide fast, secure data access.

datawave-accumulo-service

datawave-authorization-service

datawave-base-rest-responses

datawave-dictionary-service

The Dictionary service provides access to the data dictionary and edge dictionary. These services provide metadata about fields that are stored in Accumulo.

datawave-hazelcast-service

datawave-in-memory-accumulo

datawave-metrics-reporter

datawave-microservices-root

datawave-muchos

This project leverages Ansible to automate DataWave deployments on your cluster

datawave-query-metric-service

datawave-spring-boot-starter

datawave-spring-boot-starter-audit

datawave-spring-boot-starter-cache

DCP

Digest, stat, and copy files from one location to another in the same read pass

Detect-CVE-2017-15361-TPM

Detects Windows and Linux systems with enabled Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) vulnerable to CVE-2017-15361. #nsacyber

dm3k

The Decision Maximizer 3000 optimization project

Driver-Collider

Blocks drivers from loading by using a name collision technique. #nsacyber

emissary

Distributed P2P Data-driven Workflow Framework

enigma-simulator

An educational demonstration of breaking the Enigma machine

Event-Forwarding-Guidance

Configuration guidance for implementing collection of security relevant Windows Event Log events by using Windows Event Forwarding. #nsacyber

femto

Sequence Indexing and Search

fractalrabbit

Simulate realistic trajectory data seen through sporadic reporting

ghidra

Ghidra is a software reverse engineering (SRE) framework

ghidra-data

Supporting Data Archives for Ghidra

goSecure

An easy to use and portable Virtual Private Network (VPN) system built with Linux and a Raspberry Pi. #nsacyber

GRASSMARLIN

Provides situational awareness of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks in support of network security assessments. #nsacyber

Hardware-and-Firmware-Security-Guidance

Guidance for the Spectre, Meltdown, Speculative Store Bypass, Rogue System Register Read, Lazy FP State Restore, Bounds Check Bypass Store, TLBleed, and L1TF/Foreshadow vulnerabilities as well as general hardware and firmware security guidance. #nsacyber

HIRS

Trusted Computing based services supporting TPM provisioning and supply chain validation concepts. #nsacyber

HTTP-Connectivity-Tester

Aids in discovering HTTP and HTTPS connectivity issues. #nsacyber

lemongraph

Log-based transactional graph engine

lemongrenade

Data-driven automation platform

LOCKLEVEL

A prototype that demonstrates a method for scoring how well Windows systems have implemented some of the top 10 Information Assurance mitigation strategies. #nsacyber

MADCert

Create root and intermediate Certificate Authorities, issue user and server certificates, etc. for testing purposes.

Maplesyrup

Assesses CPU security of embedded devices. #nsacyber

Mitigating-Obsolete-TLS

Guidance for mitigating obsolete Transport Layer Security configurations. #nsacyber

Mitigating-Web-Shells

Guidance for mitigation web shells. #nsacyber

NB Gallery

nbgallery is a user-friendly Jupyter notebook sharing and collaboration platform.

netfil

A kernel network manager with monitoring and limiting capabilities for macOS. #nsacyber

netman

A userland network manager with monitoring and limiting capabilities for macOS. #nsacyber

Open Network Operations Platform

Radically simplifies the operation of enterprise networks with SDN applications that reside on top of an OpenFlow-capable network controller.

OpenAttestation

Software Development Kit to enable remotely retrieval and verify target platforms integrity

paccor

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KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 8, 2022

Kennesaw State University has been recognized by its peers as the top institution in the U.S. for spreading cybersecurity best practices in its community, developing cybersecurity programs and faculty, and empowering students to pursue careers in the industry.

The colleges and universities that make up the National Security Agencys National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity recently awarded Kennesaw State the 2022 First Place Outstanding Outreach Award. All 347 colleges and universities in the NCAE program were eligible for the honor.

NCAE is a partnership between the NSAs National Cryptologic School, several federal agencies including the FBI and the Department of Defense, and hundreds of institutions across the country to enhance cybersecurity education through setting curriculum standards and encouraging the adoption of security best practices. Kennesaw State has been an NCAE-designated Center of Excellence since 2004.

The University received the Outstanding Outreach Award at the NCAEs regional annual meeting in Atlanta, where Kennesaw State earned redesignation through 2027 and had the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program validated as an NCAE-Cyber Defense Education program of study.

As an NCAE, theres always the expectation that we will not only prepare students for careers in security, but that we will also contribute to the improvement of cybersecurity education within industry, the government, and the community at large, said Michael Whitman, professor of information security and assurance and executive director of Kennesaw States Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development (ICWD).

The ICWD is a multidisciplinary body overseeing Kennesaw States online Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree programs. It also organizes several outreach initiatives, including hosting an annual cybersecurity conference with students, faculty and industry partners; running faculty training workshops; publishing the Journal of Cybersecurity Education Research and Practice; and running the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, where students from across the region network with peers and industry leaders while competing to defend computer networks from attack.

For Whitman, these outreach efforts especially those involving businesses are about educating the community on the importance of information security.

Its our information that cybersecurity professionals are protecting, he said. If we can help banks and information warehouses in the region, then its much better for everyone that they be on the leading edge of information security.

The NSA award also recognized community outreach initiatives organized by the Michael J. Coles College of Businesss Department of Information Systems and Security and its related student organization, the Offensive Security Club.

Story by Patrick HarbinPhoto by David Caselli

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The universitys vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

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Kennesaw State named top institution for cybersecurity outreach - Kennesaw State University

Washington, Aug 8 (PTI) In one-of-its-kind celebrations, the 75th anniversary of India's Independence will be observed in Boston with participation from 32 countries and will feature an airplane carrying a 220-feet US-India flag over the major American city.

The celebrations this year have several firsts in the history of Indias Independence celebrations in Boston, said eminent community leader Abhishek Singh, president of Federation of Indian Associations-New England, organiser of the parade.

Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker has proclaimed 75 years of Independence Day as India Day, which will be observed at India Street in Boston, Massachusetts on August 15, and at State House in Rhode Island on August 14.

Former Indian cricketer R P Singh has been invited as Grand Marshal of the parade.

FIA New England is celebrating 75 years of Independent India under the banner of The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The two-day celebrations will feature an airplane carrying a 220 feet US-India flag over Boston, flag hoisting at Boston Harbor, the India-USA Freedom Gallery across India Street, a light-up ceremony at the State House of Rhode Island, a parade led by a big band of veterans and floats representing the diversity of the country, a media release said.

For the first time in the history of the United States, participants from 32 countries are going to march in the India Day Parade exhibiting the vibrant cultural diversity on India Street at the historic Boston Harbor, FIA New England said.

Also for the first time, the FIA New England will also host the Freedom Gallery and exhibition across India Street to recall and remember forgotten heroes of the freedom struggle, many of whom might be renowned yet unknown to the new generation.

"It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and revisits the milestones and freedom movements," the media release said.

The aim of recreating and bringing forth stories, which lay as faded memories of the past, shall serve as a medium of inspiration and encouragement for the coming generations, the organisers said.

India should once again become a Vishwa Guru and the hub of innovation and knowledge. For that to happen, it is important to increase awareness about numerous aspects of Indian heritage and culture in our younger generations and inspire the young budding minds to absorb the values embedded in them, Abhishek Singh said.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has sent a recorded video message to be played on the occasion.

India US relationship has come a long way. Today we are natural partners. We are friends and we are very important allies. Our partnership is strategic, very deep and has important dimensions, Goyal said in his message. PTI LKJ NSA AKJ NSA

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US city of Boston to mark 75th anniversary of India's Independence with two-day extravaganza - NewsDrum

Islamabad, Aug 8 (PTI) Pakistans top investigation body has constituted a four-member team to trace and nab those involved in an anti-Army social media campaign that the security establishment orchestrated a recent helicopter crash, in which six senior military officers were killed, to gain sympathy.

A top Pakistan Army general and five senior military officials were killed when their Mi-17 helicopter crashed due to bad weather while on a flood relief operation in troubled Balochistan province on August 1.

Some social media tweets after the crash suggested that the crash was orchestrated through conspiracy by the countrys security establishment to gain sympathy.

The Pakistan Army was shocked, first due to the crash which cost it the head of the countrys key XII Corps headquartered at Quetta along with five other officers and a soldier, and second the negative campaign on social media.

The six individuals on board included the Commander XII Corps Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) sprang into action after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that belittling and ridiculing the sacrifices of martyrs was horrifying.

Hours after the premiers tweet, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed that the FIA will lead the efforts to blunt the campaign unleashed on social media.

She said that the FIAs additional director general of the cybercrime wing Mohammad Jaffar and director (cybercrime, north) Waqaruddin Saeed and two more officials would be the members of the team.

Though it is not exactly known who was mentoring the campaign, Pakistans ruling coalition blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and its chief Imran Khan.

The government leaders also criticised Khan and Pakistan President Arif Alvi, who belongs to the PTI, for not attending the funeral of Lt-Gen Sarfaraz Ali and other military personnel.

But the PTI leadership rejected the criticism, saying President Alvi phoned the families of the military personnel to offer condolences and Khan, a former prime minister, visited the residence of Lt-Gen Ali and met his family.

Separately, the Balochistan Assembly in a joint condolence resolution paid tributes to the six army officers who were killed in the helicopter crash.

Whenever we need the help of the people, our brave army personnel and officers rush to provide help and comfort to the needy people, the resolution said and expressed deepest grief and pain over the tragic incident that deprived the nation of the senior army officers. PTI SH NSA AKJ NSA

This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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Pakistan's top probe agency to trace those behind online campaign against Army over Balochistan copter crash - ThePrint

Its as true today as it was when I wrote this back in 2016 American friends, they tell you that the rest of the world hates you because they envy your freedoms.

You can keep your freedoms that include your Patriot Act, your NSA, TSA and all your other alphabet soup agencies that are forever checking up on you and your everyday activities.

They tell you we hate you because we envy your way of life. I can assure you, we dont need your system of food stamps, minimum wages, debt laden graduates, lack of health care for the uninsured, your need to own weapons for your protection and all the other goodies you seem to take in your stride but to us they sound so alien.

We dont need them and we certainly do not want them. We would much rather have our free education, free health care for all, to feel secure in the thought that when our children are playing in the street after dark they will be safe; we dont want the drive by shootings, the armed officers that give the impression of a police state, the government spying on our private communications.

After all your country has done to the world, the rest of us would be forgiven if we hated you, but that is far from the truth.

We do not hate you as a people; we hate what your successive governments, Republican or Democrat, represent.

We hate the terror and destruction they spread around the world.

They tell you they are spreading democracy which you believe and cheer, they tell you you are the leaders of the free world and you feel so proud, they tell you you are exceptional and you buy into it. If there is something we hate about Americans, it is that so many of you are so nave.

Link:
OPINION: Keep Your Freedoms And Way Of Life, We'll Keep Our Children Safe And Have Free - GreekCityTimes.com