Cyber Defense eMagazine July Edition for 2022

Cyber-attacks in Ukraine could spread more broadly
The 2017 NotPetya ransomware attacks, while initially directed at Ukrainian businesses, soon spread to
impact as many as 65 other nations, serving as what the White House called in 2018 the "most destructive
and costly cyber-attack in history."
To prevent a similar event from occurring, the omnibus bill also includes national defense components
and provisions related to the Treasury Department.
As the Treasury Department continues to enforce ongoing sanctions against the Russian government,
its leaders and various oligarchs, funding from the omnibus aims to fortify the department from targeted
cyberattacks.
Because of the heightened cyber threat posture of recent events, it’s critical for federal agencies to take
steps to safeguard their networks and help implement zero-trust plans to mitigate potential attacks.
Cyber resilience is critical
With this budget package, the federal government seeks to secure global supply chains and support
Ukraine’s technology infrastructure with new funding.
Already under increasing cyberthreats, critical infrastructure sectors remain susceptible to attacks as a
result of the war in Ukraine. And with historical precedence of targeted attacks on Ukrainian networks
spilling over to other countries, this spending bill will help secure essential operations both home and
abroad. It will also reinforce cybersecurity postures that support the nation’s digital transformation in the
long run.
About the Author
Tony D'Angelo is the Vice President, Public Sector at Lookout. He
leads the Americas Public Sector team, bringing more than 30 years
of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Lookout, Tony held
various sales leadership roles at Proofpoint, Polycom, Brocade and
Nortel. Originally from New York, Tony received his Bachelor of
Science in mechanical engineering from the University at Buffalo and
has spent his entire professional career in Washington, D.C. Having
joined Lookout in 2019 to lead the Americas commercial enterprise
team, he now heads the combined federal-SLED business unit.
Tony can be reached online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dangelo-2017867/
and at Lookout’s company website https://www.lookout.com/.
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