Data Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

power grid because “many of the violations involved long durations, multiple instances of noncompliance, and repeated failures to implement physical and cyber security protections.” Critically, the utility had in place an internal compliance program at the time of the violations. Settlement Agreement at 12.

Energy and Utilities 68

Energy and Utilities Compliance Cybersecurity Risk 68

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Security experts at Proofpoint observed a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at US Utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. Security experts at Proofpoint have discovered a new series of phishing attacks targeting entities US utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. nceess [. ] Nceess [. ]

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Phishing Energy and Utilities Privacy Security 77

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In visiting our customers over the past 18 months, I’ve seen a newfound energy for closely examining and more effectively managing PKI infrastructure, both internally and externally,” he says. Factor in business impact: Finally, prioritize security efforts based on the potential business impact. It’s not just in smart homes,” he says.

Energy and Utilities 289

Energy and Utilities IoT Manufacturing Encryption 289

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. It has since been confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That pace is unlikely to slow down over the coming years; Pagely noted that organizations are still turning to IoT devices as a way to automate and optimize their business processes as well as save on energy costs. The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT.

IoT 122

IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Security 122

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

And yet we are overlooking profound privacy and security ramifications. billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use.

IoT 189

IoT Energy and Utilities Security Privacy 189

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. With how fast technology is improving and being included in everyday activities or jobs to make them fast and efficient, it is important to make sure you are secured, especially when on the internet.

Blockchain 50

Blockchain Energy and Utilities IT Security 50

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are several methods of active defense that companies can utilize to safeguard their networks, and it’s time for CISOs to start picking. Traditional network security solutions, such as firewalls, are not effective at detecting and stopping lateral attack movement – and that’s where the real damage is done.

Energy and Utilities 214

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Access Security 214

CGI

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A potential solution for protecting customer privacy when sharing smart meter data. This is because smart meters are widely regarded as a key to reducing both energy consumption and emission levels. Along with smart meter technology, however, comes some challenges in protecting consumer’s data privacy. ravi.kumarv@cgi.com.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Privacy Mining Analytics 40

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Simply put, iO must be achieved in order to preserve privacy and security while tapping into the next generation of IT infrastructure. It will, of course, be vital to have these next-gen, AI-infused systems run securely, in ways that preserve individual privacy.

Computer and Electronics 182

Computer and Electronics Encryption Energy and Utilities Cloud 182

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 26, 2023

In the era of digital transformation, digital twins are emerging as a potent solution to energy production challenges. As the industry grapples with increasingly urgent calls for sustainable environmental practices, digital twins could also underpin the transition to cleaner, more renewable sources of energy. What is a digital twin?

Artificial Intelligence 58

Artificial Intelligence Energy and Utilities Analytics Digital transformation 58

IT Governance

JANUARY 4, 2021

We logged 134 security incidents in December, which accounted for 148,354,955 breached records. What else would you expect from the final month of 2020 than the highest number of publicly disclosed incidents we’ve ever recorded? That brings the total for 2020 to more than 20 billion. Financial information. In other news…. Cyber attacks.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics 116

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 29, 2018

At its October monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) adopted new reliability standards addressing cybersecurity risks associated with the global supply chain for Bulk Electric System (“BES”) Cyber Systems. These standards have been in development for some time.

Risk 61

Risk Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Authentication 61

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 12, 2010

On October 5, 2010, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) released a report entitled “Data Access and Privacy Issues Related to Smart Grid Technologies.” The idea behind the Smart Grid is that electricity can be delivered more efficiently using data collected through monitoring consumers’ energy use.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Privacy Communications Data collection 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. The root cause of these attacks is that the devices are lacking the security mechanisms to defend themselves against malicious actions that lead to the control of hijacked devices. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 16:33.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Encryption 96

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In 2002, Congress enacted the Supporting Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (“the SAFETY Act”) to limit the liabilities that energy, financial, manufacturing and other critical infrastructure companies face in the event of a serious cyber or physical security attack.

Energy and Utilities 45

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Risk Manufacturing 45

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. For now, Kali is primarily known for its roughly 600 open source pentesting tools, allowing pentesters to easily install a full range of offensive security tools.

Energy and Utilities 141

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Security Passwords 141

Data Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A string of Governmental announcements have increasingly sounded the alarm about the growing cybersecurity threat facing the energy sector. Among other things, these reports have announced that state-sponsored cyber actors have successfully gained access to the control rooms of utilities. Procedural History.

Risk 68

Risk Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Authentication 68

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 31, 2023

With connectivity comes security concerns as products become more and more software-defined and data-driven. It is paramount to transform current security approaches from point solutions to an end-to-end, cross-platform solution that protects connected products and related services. We assume readers are familiar with Industry 4.0,

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Cloud Customer Experience Analytics 99

IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2019

The anonymous survey covered the utility, energy, health and transport sectors – industries renowned for keeping their activities secret because they store highly sensitive information and are responsible for essential services. That is a really big change and that’s why the risk isn’t just theoretical any more. “We

Energy and Utilities 79

Energy and Utilities GDPR Compliance Risk 79

ARMA International

DECEMBER 23, 2019

That’s no coincidence because the tenets of records management are encompassed within IG (along with legal, privacy, risk/compliance, security, technology, etc.). When you come right down to it, what we’re trying to do is: Find information when you need it, Leverage it and protect it, and Secure and assure it …. …

Information governance 98

Information governance Government Records Management Energy and Utilities 98

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 11, 2018

Department of Energy (“DOE”) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) combined efforts to assess the potential scope and duration of a prolonged power outage associated with a significant cyber incident and the United States’ readiness to manage the consequences of such an incident. electric grid.

Energy and Utilities 56

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Government Security 56

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The guidance, entitled Cybersecurity Best Practices for Modern Vehicles (the “Cybersecurity Guidance”), was recently previewed in correspondence with the House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce (“Energy and Commerce Committee”).

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Insurance 40

Hunton Privacy

JULY 11, 2017

On July 10, 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China published a new draft of its Regulations on Protecting the Security of Key Information Infrastructure (the “Draft Regulations”), and invited comment from the general public. This post has been updated. .

Energy and Utilities 45

Energy and Utilities Security Cybersecurity Manufacturing 45

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here are our picks for the top threat intelligence feeds that security teams should consider adding to their defensive arsenal: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange: Best for community-driven threat feeds FBI InfraGard: Best for critical infrastructure security abuse.ch

Cybersecurity 95

Cybersecurity Access Metadata Energy and Utilities 95

IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Researchers from the German cyber security company Aplite discovered 3,806 servers from 111 countries accessible on the Internet. Compromised information includes patients’ personal data, health and medical records, financial data, internal emails and software source code. Data breached: 5 TB. Source (New) Manufacturing Canada Yes 1.2

Data Privacy 101

Data Privacy Energy and Utilities Privacy Manufacturing 101

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Under the Cybersecurity Law, the term “key information infrastructure” generally refers to information infrastructure maintained by certain industry sectors which would seriously jeopardize national security and the public interest should such infrastructures malfunction, or be subject to damage or data leakages.

Cybersecurity 45

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Communications Security 45

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

This bill would amend the Federal Power Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) authority to issue emergency orders requiring critical infrastructure facility operators to take actions necessary to protect the bulk power system. The American Clean Energy Leadership Act. The American Clean Energy Leadership Act.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Security awareness Education 40

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 CIP standards govern the cyber and physical security of the bulk electric system. They are mandatory and enforceable.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Communications Risk 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, when surveying the market for email security, survey results should include respondents from each category that might represent different needs. The survey should have representation from categories such as: Company size: small to large Industry vertical: healthcare, energy, etc.

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Marketing Energy and Utilities Access 104

IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The security researcher Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery first identified the exposed information in mid-September. According to CyberNews , more than 300 million data records were compromised, including 21,000 telephone numbers and 31,000 email addresses. Some payment card data was also exposed. Data breached: over 300 million records.

Data Privacy 106

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 106

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Source (New) Engineering Japan Yes >5 TB Array Networks Source (New) Cyber security USA Yes 2.5 The claim is yet to be verified. Data breached: 183,754,481 records. EasyPark data breach: 21.1 TB Turtlemint Source (New) Insurance India Yes 1,800,000 Chunghwa Telecom Source (New) Telecoms Taiwan Yes 1.7

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 8, 2012

FERC Announces New Cybersecurity Office : FERC has announced it is creating a new Office of Energy Infrastructure Security (“OEIS”) focused on potential physical and cybersecurity risks to energy facilities under its jurisdiction. Balloting on the new version 5 CIP standards will be open until October 12.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Government Energy and Utilities Compliance 40

IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mobile network database breach exposes 750 million Indians’ personal data The Indian security company CloudSEK claims to have found the personal data of 750 million Indians for sale on an “underground forum”. The data is more than mere credentials, too – according to Cybernews, most of the exposed data is sensitive.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Retail Privacy Manufacturing 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2024

billion records The security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database exposing more than 1.5 Fowler contacted the company, which secured the database. The security researcher Bob Diachenko identified the leak in September and contacted TuneFab, which fixed the misconfiguration within 24 hours.

Data Privacy 107

Data Privacy Insurance Manufacturing Retail 107

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”). This may be done to preserve the national security and public social order.

Cybersecurity 45

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Personal data Government 45

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And AI security policies will need to extend beyond commercial AI tools to also cover internally-developed GPTs and LLMs” Security teams shy away from formal rules, but sometimes it just has to be done. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity Cloud Ransomware Risk 140