The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

To tap the full potential of massively interconnected, fully interoperable digital systems we must solve privacy and cybersecurity, to be sure. IOWN is all about supporting increased bandwidth, capacity and energy efficiency. Each sensor in each shroud must be uniquely smart and use next to zero energy.

Energy and Utilities 238

Energy and Utilities Privacy Communications Big data 238

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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.

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 77

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters (EdgeRouters) to evade detection in cyber operations worldwide. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 91

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 28, 2014

Tiao was featured on Platts Energy Week discussing the importance of the homeland security partnership between electric utility companies and the U.S. government. View the Platts Energy Week feature with Paul Tiao. In the feature, “U.S. The leak of the memo has undermined that trust.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Government Risk Security 40

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

Nigerian cyber gang SilverTerrier, specialized in BEC attacks, used COVID-19 lures in recent attacks on healthcare and government organizations. SilverTerrier has been active since at least 2014, it is a collective of over hundreds of individual threat actors. .” ” reads the analysis published by Palo Alto Networks.

Government 62

Government Energy and Utilities Insurance Phishing 62

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Eskom transforms inputs from the natural environment – coal, nuclear, fuel, diesel, water, and wind – into more than 90% of the energy supplied to a wide range of customers in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Government of the Republic of South Africa owned utility ESKOM Hld SOC Ltd.

Energy and Utilities 90

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Access Sales 90

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today.

Energy and Utilities 117

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 117

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

From taking a shower, to brewing your coffee, and watching the news, your morning routine is fueled by the energy sector. But the energy sector also underpins our emergency and response systems, our hospitals and healthcare, our schools, our businesses, and virtually everything we do as a society. The Rising Threat.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Encryption Systems administration 103

Data Matters

APRIL 18, 2018

On April 17, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) released an updated version of its standard-setting Cybersecurity Framework. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the new release with a statement saying the “Cybersecurity Framework should be every company’s first line of defense” and “adopting version 1.1

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Risk Communications 60

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. The survey should have representation from categories such as: Company size: small to large Industry vertical: healthcare, energy, etc.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Marketing Energy and Utilities Access 94

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

On October 31, 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China held a third reading of the draft Cybersecurity Law (the “third draft”). As we previously reported , the second draft of the Cybersecurity Law was published for comment in June.

Cybersecurity 49

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Communications Government 49

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2021

US and UK cybersecurity agencies said the Russia-linked APT28 group is behind a series of large-scale brute-force attacks. US and UK cybersecurity agencies published a joint alert about a series of large-scale brute-force conducted by the Russia-linked APT28 group. ” reads the advisory published by the NSA. .

Energy and Utilities 88

Energy and Utilities Military Cybersecurity Cloud 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

Mint Sandstorm also used custom tools in selected targets, notably organizations in the energy and transportation sectors. The attacks were conducted as a retaliatory against destructive cyberattacks that hit the national railway system , maritime traffic at a major Iranian seaport , and gas station payment systems in the country. .

Energy and Utilities 87

Energy and Utilities Military Education Phishing 87

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The absence of congressional action on cybersecurity legislation has spurred efforts by various entities to exert influence over cybersecurity policy. Cybersecurity has been one of the highest-profile topics in Washington this year. Balloting on the new version 5 CIP standards will be open until October 12.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Government Energy and Utilities Compliance 40

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

CISA published an advisory on China-linked groups targeting government agencies by exploiting flaws in Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, Pulse, and F5 systems. Chinese state-sponsored hackers have probed US government networks looking for vulnerable networking devices that could be compromised with exploits for recently disclosed vulnerabilities.

Government 71

Government Energy and Utilities Healthcare Access 71

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2021

We continue to work with the company and our government partners on the investigation.” Colonial Pipeline is not the first organization in the oil and energy industry targeted by the Darkside ransomware gang, in February the group the Brazilian state-owned electric utility company Copel. Source WSJ.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Encryption Marketing 133

Data Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Kate is a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity, Healthcare, and Commercial Litigation groups. Kate brings to her practice substantial experience working with a broad range of government agencies and federal programs across the national security, healthcare, and energy and environmental fields.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Privacy Financial Services Data Privacy 78

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 11, 2018

On May 30, 2018, the federal government released a report that identifies gaps in assets and capabilities required to manage the consequences of a cyber attack on the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) and the U.S. electric grid. The assessment is a result of the U.S. Although the report concludes that the U.S.

Energy and Utilities 56

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Government Security 56

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

On November 7, 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China enacted the final Cybersecurity Law after it held its third reading of the draft Cybersecurity Law on October 31, 2016. The final Cybersecurity Law will apply from June 1, 2017.

Cybersecurity 45

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Communications Security 45

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This escalation of reconnaissance is being closely monitored by the global cybersecurity and intelligence communities. Here are a few key things everyone should understand about the cybersecurity ramifications spinning out of the Soleimani assassination. Grimes, a data defense expert at cybersecurity training vendor KnowBe4.

Energy and Utilities 263

Energy and Utilities Access Cybersecurity Passwords 263

Hunton Privacy

JULY 15, 2015

On July 6, 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China published a draft of the country’s proposed Network Security Law (the “Draft Cybersecurity Law”). A public comment period on the Draft Cybersecurity Law is now open until August 5, 2015.

Cybersecurity 45

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Personal data Government 45

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The United States Congress is currently considering several bills addressing cybersecurity issues. The GRID Act is being considered by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources at this time. The American Clean Energy Leadership Act. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Security awareness Education 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

Cybersecurity 138

Cybersecurity Cloud Ransomware Risk 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. federal agencies, cybersecurity companies and industrial industries ; and, Mimecast SSL certificate compromise for customers to securely connect Microsoft 365 Exchange to their services.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Encryption 96

Hunton Privacy

JULY 21, 2015

On July 16, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) addressing the critical infrastructure protection (“CIP”) reliability standards. The NOPR proposes to accept with limited modifications seven updated CIP cybersecurity standards. They are mandatory and enforceable.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Communications Risk 40

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

In fact, memory attacks have quietly emerged as a powerful and versatile new class of hacking technique that threat actors in the vanguard are utilizing to subvert conventional IT security systems. That’s Gartner’s estimate of global spending on cybersecurity in 2017 and 2018. Instead, memory attacks are transient.

Energy and Utilities 176

Energy and Utilities Systems administration Access Cybersecurity 176

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Outlook NTLM exploit “Additionally, Microsoft confirmed that the flaw had been exploited as a zero day as part of limited attacks against government, transportation, energy, and military targets organizations in Europe by a Russia-based threat actor,” Narang said.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Authentication Ransomware Military 91

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Threat intelligence feeds are continually updated streams of data that inform users of different cybersecurity threats, their sources, and any infrastructure impacted or at risk of being impacted by those threats. The massive, crowdsourced approach OTX takes limits the possibility of effective quality assurance.

Cybersecurity 71

Cybersecurity Access Metadata Energy and Utilities 71

Hunton Privacy

JULY 11, 2017

The Cybersecurity Law of China establishes a new category of information infrastructure, called “key [or critical] information infrastructure,” and imposes certain cybersecurity obligations on enterprises that operate such infrastructure. The Draft Regulations will remain open for comment through August 10, 2017.

Energy and Utilities 45

Energy and Utilities Security Cybersecurity Manufacturing 45

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. But it is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchains to secure your company and your information. Energy Efficiency. Securi ty Affairs – blockchain, cybersecurity). What Does IT Stand For? Smart Contracts.

Blockchain 49

Blockchain Energy and Utilities IT Security 49

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 31, 2014

The recent leak of an internal memo to the former Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which was widely reported by national news media, has created a national security setback for the United States. In an article published in Intelligent Utility Update , Hunton & Williams partner Paul M.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Risk Security Government 40

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2019

Malware is currently delivered from: 'hxxps://customermgmt.net/page/macrocosm' #cybersecurity #infosec — USCYBERCOM Malware Alert (@CNMF_VirusAlert) July 2, 2019. The alert refers to an ongoing activity aimed at infecting government networks by exploiting the CVE-2017-11774 Outlook vulnerability. Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Phishing Government Authentication 78

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 1, 2023

ERP solutions are built to meet the needs of organizations across multiple industries including retail, consumer products, industrial, energy and utilities and government (including defense). The software may also need to be replaced down the line. Organizations should factor in these expenses before choosing on-premises ERP.

Cloud 89

Cloud Energy and Utilities e-Delivery Risk 89

IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2019

Cybersecurity in Operational Technology: 7 Insights You Need to Know found that 90% of respondents from the UK, US, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Japan had been breached since 2017, with many organisations revealing they’d fallen victim to multiple attacks.

Energy and Utilities 79

Energy and Utilities GDPR Compliance Risk 79

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 31, 2023

Those same requirements of data compliance, data privacy, data sovereignty, data governance and data residency are just as relevant with connected products. and energy and utilities. Connected products send and receive lot of data to the cloud. There are laws dictating the collection and storage of all this data.

Manufacturing 92

Manufacturing Cloud Customer Experience Analytics 92

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? In a year where cybersecurity’s gotten its share of major media attention, the U.S. federal government is actively seeking opportunities to assist private and public organizations in meeting the cyber challenges of today.

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Risk Cybersecurity IoT Computer and Electronics 124

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

GB Impact Energy Services Source New Engineering Canada Yes 52,707 Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Source New Public USA Yes 52,567 Maximum Research Source New Professional services USA Yes 52 GB Terago Source New Telecoms Canada Yes 45 GB Zivilgeometer Source New Engineering Austria Yes 41.83 GB Signature Performance, Inc.

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