Cybersecurity
U.S. Bans All Federal Agencies From Using Kaspersky Software
- Homeland Security cites ‘information security risks’
- Moscow-based company denies any ‘inappropriate ties’
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The U.S. government banned all use of Kaspersky Lab Inc. software in federal information systems, citing concerns about the Moscow-based security firm’s links to the Russian government and espionage efforts.
All agencies will be required to identify any Kaspersky products they have used within 30 days and develop plans to discontinue their use, according to a directive from Elaine Duke, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.