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U.S. and Foreign Cybersecurity and Intelligence Agencies Recommend Measures to Counteract Threat of Russian Cyberattacks

Data Matters

The advisory was promptly endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre, a division of Government Communications Headquarters (“GCHQ”), a UK intelligence agency. government, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. and Russia in Ukraine.

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries. And only a mere 2.6%

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NYDFS Proposes Updated Second Amendment to Its Cybersecurity Regulation

Hunton Privacy

NYDFS clarified that where a cybersecurity program or part of a cybersecurity program is adopted from an affiliate, the “senior governing body” ( e.g. , a board or equivalent governing body) may be that of the affiliate. As described below, senior governing bodies would have new oversight responsibilities under the amendments.

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President Biden issues sweeping artificial intelligence directives targeting safety, security and trust

Data Protection Report

These directives, which the White House presents as constituting the most significant action any government has taken to address AI safety, security and trust, cover a variety of issues for private and public entities domestically and internationally. Promoting safe development of AI abroad to mitigate dangers to critical infrastructure.

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Nation-State-Sponsored Attacks: Not Your Grandfather’s Cyber Attacks

Data Matters

Attorney General described a recent takedown of a Russian government-sponsored botnet called Cyclops Blink before it was weaponized and caused damage. and foreign government agencies. government reported a significant rise in hacks perpetrated against private companies by nation-state-sponsored threat actors. Agency (Feb.

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Hackers exploit coronavirus fears as cyber attacks soar

IT Governance

For example, millions of employees will likely to be forced to work remotely, as the UK government prepares for a lockdown scenario. This makes the message even more dangerous – not only because more people are being targeted, but because an all-staff message looks authentic. every time you receive an unexpected email.

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How to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

IBM Big Data Hub

For example, a business that collects user health data needs stronger protections than one that collects only email addresses. Common responsibilities include overseeing risk assessments, training employees on data protection principles, and working with government authorities.

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