CISA acts after AWS GovCloud keys leaked in contractor GitHub

THE US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) addressed its internal incident response to exposed AWS GovCloud keys, which were found in a public GitHub repository owned by a contractor. No sensitive data was compromised, and CISA took immediate action to mitigate risks. The incident highlighted the importance of adopting zero trust principles and improving security practices, including better access controls for public repositories and clearer communication channels for security reporting. CISA aims to strengthen its security posture and transparency in future incidents.