CISA and Partners Providing Real-Time Incident Response to Cyber Attack on State of Nevada
WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its public and private sector partners are working closely with officials in Nevada as they respond to an August 24th cyber attack targeting the state and impacting essential services. While the investigation into the origins of the attack is ongoing, CISA’s priority is assisting the state in restoring networks for lifesaving and critical services and rebuilding its systems.
Sunday evening, CISA immediately engaged with state officials to assess the situation and offer any support needed at no cost. At the state’s request, CISA’s Threat Hunting teams are actively examining state networks to identify the full scope of the situation and mitigate any threats. CISA’s work is part of a broader unified effort to support Nevada’s response and recovery. The agency advised on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) emergency response grants and other available assistance. Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting in the investigation.
“As America’s cyber defense agency, CISA is leading federal coordination with our state and local partners to restore necessary critical services as the state of Nevada responds to and recovers from this incident,” said Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala. “CISA is fully committed to providing cybersecurity services and expertise to the state of Nevada as long as necessary. This unified response is an example of operational collaboration in real time.”
CISA provides integral cybersecurity support at the state and local levels in enhancing operational collaboration, strengthening defenses, and directing resources for maximum impact. The agency has cybersecurity experts embedded in communities nationwide, offering a wide range of no-cost services to protect governments’ networks and critical services. More information on our support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can be found CISA.gov.
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