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NYDFS releases major update to Part 500 cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies

Data Protection Report

Noticeably, covered entities are now subject to new requirements imposing heightened responsibilities on Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) and more specific and prescriptive requirements in relation to governance, risk assessments, and notifications to the NYDFS. c)) regardless of the impact of the underlying cybersecurity event.

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U.S. Govt. Apps Bundled Russian Code With Ties to Mobile Malware Developer

Krebs on Security

” The Army app was used by soldiers at one of the nation’s main combat training bases. ” The company’s founder Max Konev told Reuters Pushwoosh “has no connection with the Russian government of any kind” and that it stores its data in the United States and Germany. Edwards said the U.S.

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MY TAKE: Michigan’s cybersecurity readiness initiatives provide roadmap others should follow

The Last Watchdog

My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. The first Cyber Range training and testing hub opened at Eastern Michigan University in late 2012. They answered, yes.

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France: The CNIL publishes a practical guide on Data Protection Officers

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The DPO may assist the organization representative in the event of a dawn raid to respond to the CNIL’s questions on the basis of his/her expertise. Be the point of contact on GDPR issues. The DPO is the key contact for the CNIL and data subjects. The DPO should report at the highest level of the organization’s management.

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NYDFS Amends Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Services Companies

Hunton Privacy

The proposed amendments provides three new cybersecurity events that Covered Entities must report to NYDFS via the NYDFS online cybersecurity portal within 72 hours: Unauthorized access to privileged accounts; Deployment of ransomware within a material part of the Covered Entity’s systems; and. Cybersecurity Governance.

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How to Ensure Your Digital Security During the Rugby World Cup

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Sports fans aren’t the only ones who are looking forward to this event. It’s not like bad actors haven’t taken an interest in major sporting events before. Just a couple of months after that, World Rugby itself announced that one of its training websites had suffered a security breach that exposed subscribers’ account information.

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CILIP Coronavirus Information Service

CILIP

Government advice hub, including advice for the public, employers and businesses - [link]. We advise all library, information and knowledge services to prepare an Action Plan to minimise disruption in the event of full or partial closure to users. Cancel all events and activities (and notify attendees). Extend all book loans.