Critical Infrastructure

Redefining Critical Infrastructure: The Rising Stakes of School Cybersecurity and Resilience

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If you think critical infrastructure, what springs to mind? Probably transportation, energy, or healthcare—systems that, when disrupted, can cripple our daily lives as well as the broader economy. We rightfully worry about this. We defend against cyberattacks such as ransomware shutting down hospitals, DDoS attacks disrupting financial institutions, data breaches compromising sensitive information, attacks disabling … Read more

GAO Report: Coast Guard Must Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report urging the Coast Guard to enhance its oversight of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) to address shortcomings in maritime cybersecurity. The report, titled “Coast Guard: Additional Efforts Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the Maritime Transportation System,” identifies critical vulnerabilities, gaps in oversight, and deficiencies … Read more

Cyber Risk Pool Urgently Needed to Protect from Catastrophe

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Why a Cyber Risk Pool is Essential A newly released report from Lockton Re, “Cyber Risk Pools and Public-Private Partnerships: Time to Dive In?” highlights the urgent need for a cyber risk pool to mitigate the financial impact of large-scale cyberattacks. The report warns that existing insurance solutions are insufficient to handle systemic cyber threats, … Read more

Energy Sector Cybersecurity: Protecting Power Grids, Pipelines, and Critical Infrastructure

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The energy sector powers nearly every facet of modern life, from the moment you flip a light switch to the fuel that propels global industries forward. It’s a sprawling network of interconnected systems—electricity, oil, and natural gas—delivering critical resources through over 6,400 power plants and countless miles of pipelines. The scale is vast, and so … Read more

Just Half of Oil And Gas Companies Have Cyber Insurance – Moody’s Survey

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In May 2021, a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline slammed the brakes on fuel deliveries across the U.S. East Coast, exposing the alarming vulnerability of critical infrastructure and sparking chaos in its wake. The oil and gas industry, which is highly dependent on automation and digital control systems, has since made cybersecurity a top … Read more

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