FBI Cyber Launches Operation Winter SHIELD

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Division · January 28, 2026

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Winter storms analogy and cyber threat framing

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Speaker opened by comparing winter weather stresses on physical infrastructure to cyber threats, arguing that the most critical infrastructure threats come through networks rather than weather. This sets the frame for a cyber-focused initiative.

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FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman announced Operation Winter Shield, a two-month public information campaign highlighting 10 practical controls organizations can adopt to strengthen cyber defenses and reduce the risk posed by nation-state and criminal cyber activity.

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