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In a decisive move to bolster cloud security, CISA unveiled Binding Operational Directive 25-01, targeting vulnerabilities that expose federal civilian agencies to cyber threats. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant…
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The San Diego County Civil Grand Jury exists to “represent the citizens of San Diego County by investigating, evaluating, and reporting on the actions of local government and special districts.”…
The energy, oil/gas and utilities sector has the highest level of cyber insurance coverage, with 97% of surveyed organizations reporting policies (most of them standalone.) The lowest adoption of cyber…
NuHarbor Security, a managed security provider, has unveiled the second annual edition of the SLED Cybersecurity Priorities Report (CPR), shedding light on the often overlooked state, local, and education (SLED)…
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The HHS 405(d) Program (see below) is an industry group supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is attempting to improve cyber security in the…
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Oakland was hit with a ransomware attack attack in May and the fall out continues, along with what to us is a surprising, and positive, focus by local media on…
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new cybersecurity guide in response to the increasing risks facing federal IT systems. The GAO Cybersecurity Program Audit Guide offers comprehensive…
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In an exclusive interview with PTI, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to combat cybercrime, which he said is a “growing threat” to all countries. Modi said…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its new cybersecurity rule, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability in managing cyber risks. The rule requires businesses to promptly…
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An example from broker Conner Strong & Buckelew: “A key thing to convince the insurance companies to get onboard was having a large retention… We decided to implement a large…
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