DHS chief Mayorkas cites CISA tools for small businesses heavily targeted by ransomware attackers

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is emphasizing the centrality of small and medium-sized companies under a CISA-led “sprint” to counter ransomware, while also announcing the kick-off DHS’ second sprint, this one focused on building the government’s cyber workforce.

SMB’s account for half to three-quarters of ransomware attacks, Mayorkas said Wednesday on a U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Now + Next” event.

He pointed to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s ransomware guide released last fall as a “wonderful tool”...