CISA Mandates Removal of Vulnerable Devices to Combat Cyber Threats
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated that federal civilian agencies must remove end-of-life devices from their networks within a year due to rising cyber threats from sophisticated attackers targeting unsupported hardware and software. This directive, which applies to vulnerable edge devices like load balancers and IoT devices, aims to proactively mitigate risks associated with devices that no longer receive official updates, thereby enhancing cybersecurity. Agencies are required to inventory and decommission these devices promptly, underscoring the urgent need for healthcare professionals to address similar risks within their own technology infrastructure. The initiative highlights the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date systems to safeguard against growing cyber threats.
