CyberWire Daily PHP flaw sparks global attack wave.
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Mar 10, 2025 
Errol Weiss, the Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC and a critical infrastructure cybersecurity expert, joins the discussion to emphasize that “the cavalry isn’t coming.” He highlights the urgent need for the private sector to take charge of cybersecurity. The conversation covers alarming PHP vulnerabilities leading to real-world exploitation and a recent ransomware wave affecting Texas. Weiss also underscores the importance of improved partnerships and frameworks in enhancing cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
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Private Sector Responsibility
- The private sector needs to take proactive measures to protect critical infrastructure.
- Don't rely on the federal government for protection, as administrations change and priorities shift.
History of Private Sector Responsibility
- The private sector's responsibility for critical infrastructure protection in the US started in the mid-1990s as the internet and e-commerce grew.
- The 1998 Presidential Decision Directive 63 encouraged creating Information Sharing Analysis Centers (ISACs) for collaboration and information sharing within critical infrastructure sectors.
Early ISAC Challenges
- Early ISACs faced challenges in encouraging participation and collaboration.
- Traffic light protocol and automated sharing tools like STIX/TAXII significantly increased information sharing among members.