CISA and Partners Providing Real-Time Incident Response to Nevada Cyber Attack Affecting Essential Services - Homeland Security Today

HomeSubject Matter AreasCybersecurity CybersecurityEmergency PreparednessInfrastructure Security CISA and Partners Providing Real-Time Incident Response to Nevada Cyber Attack Affecting Essential Services By Homeland Security Today August 28, 2025 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. The original announcement can be found here. Tags CISA CISA’s Threat Hunting teams cyber attack Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) emergency response grants Real-Time Incident Response State of Nevada Previous article MorganFranklin Cyber Appoints Dr. Jerome Farquharson as Managing Director to Lead Energy, Oil & Gas Sector Next article Joint Advisory Details Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking of Critical Infrastructure Homeland Security Today http://www.hstoday.us The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges. Related Articles Counterterrorism The Double-Edged Weapon of Counter-Narratives DHS FEMA Approves Six-Month Extension of Direct Housing Program for Helene and Milton Survivors Emergency Preparedness The Benefits of Community-Led Disaster Recovery: Part III LEAVE A REPLY Latest Articles Counterterrorism The Double-Edged Weapon of Counter-Narratives DHS FEMA Approves Six-Month Extension of Direct Housing Program for Helene and Milton Survivors Emergency Preparedness The Benefits of Community-Led Disaster Recovery: Part III Books Crisis Communications and Emergency Management Discussed in New Book DoD/National Defense Navy Reshapes Warfighting Acquisition System, Establishes Five More PAE Organizations