FBI Urges Companies to Share Cyber Threat Information and Emphasizes Victim Support
Summary
FBI cyber chief Brett Leatherman said companies remain hesitant to share incident information due to misconceptions about its use. The bureau’s new strategy prioritizes helping victims and sharing actionable threat intelligence quickly.
Key points
- FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman said some companies hesitate to engage with the bureau because of misconceptions about how it uses collected information.
- Leatherman said the FBI does not share victim data with regulators for regulatory purposes.
- He urged organizations facing intrusions by PRC-linked or other nation-state actors to involve law enforcement quickly.
- The FBI has adjusted its approach to sharing threat information, weighing victim benefit against potential effects on future operations.
- The bureau’s new cyber strategy emphasizes victim assistance, with the FBI saying remediation can support investigations when information is preserved.
Article Details
- Event Type
- FBI cyber strategy emphasizing victim assistance and faster sharing of actionable threat intelligence
- Impact
- The FBI says misconceptions about how it uses collected information contribute to private-sector reluctance to report cyber incidents. The strategy prioritizes helping victims and sharing information quickly when doing so can reduce harm, while preserving investigative operations where possible.