Governance, Risk & Compliance
The Good, the Bad, and the Politics of Biden’s Cybersecurity Order
Jeffrey Burt | | AI Security, Biden National Cybersecurity Strategy, Donald Trump, foreign threat actors, secure software supply chain
President Biden in the last few days of his administration issued an expansive cybersecurity EO that touched on issues like software supply chain, AI, and foreign adversaries. Many approved of the effort, ...
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This is HUGE: Biden’s Cybersecurity Exec. Order — Big Parting Gift to Trump
Richi Jennings | | Biden, Biden administration, Biden National Cybersecurity Strategy, Biden-Harris, china, China-linked Hackers, China-nexus cyber attacks, executive order cybersecurity, executive order on cybersecurity, Federal Government, Joe Biden, Peoples Republic of China, President Biden, president cybersecurity executive order, presidential executive order cybersecurity, SB Blogwatch, US Federal Government, White House, white house executive order cybersecurity framework
Wow. Just Wow: Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. hits the emergency “do something” button ...
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Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): Examples and Prevention
Advanced persistent threats (APTs) use sophisticated tools and techniques to breach systems and maintain access—all while remaining undetected. Unlike other cyberattacks, APTs work over an extended period, using more resources to achieve ...
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 01/17/25
David Lindner, Director, Application Security | | Application Detection and Response (ADR), CFO, CISO, CISO Insights, Cybersecurity ROI, Data breach, encryption, healthcare cybersecurity, HIPAA, HIPAA Amendments, MFA, Multifactor Authentication, Threat Intelligence
Insight No. 1: HIPAA amendments: More bureaucratic BS? Most media reports are hyping proposed HIPAA amendments, claiming they'll magically close security gaps. Yeah, right. Like forcing already overwhelmed healthcare providers to jump ...
White House Executive Order: Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity
Get details on this new cybersecurity Executive Order and its implications. ...
The DORA Deadline Is Here: But There’s Still Time to Comply
It’s almost time. After several years in the making, the long-awaited compliance deadline for the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is finally here. After Friday, January 17, non-compliant organizations serving customers ...
Securing generative AI: 5 action items to protect your organization
Generative AI applications can be a rich source of opportunity for increased productivity and innovation for organizations. At the same time, they are fast becoming a headache for security teams. In a ...
Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges
Richi Jennings | | Allstate, android spyware, Arity, automaker, Car, cars, cellular IoT, cellular IoT security, Chrysler, Connected Cars, Consumer IoT, Dodge, Fiat, Fuel Rewards, GasBuddy, insurance, Insurance Companies, insurance company, Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, Internet of Things cyber security, iOS spyware, iot, Jeep, Lexus, Life360, Maserati, Mazda, Mozilla, Mozilla Foundation, New Cars, Privacy, Privacy4Cars, ram, Routely, SB Blogwatch, spyware, Stellantis, Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Toyota, vehicle, vehicle cybersecurity, vehicle OTAs
Don’t Mess With Texas Privacy: “We will hold all these companies accountable,” rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured) ...
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Critical Infrastructure Seeing Benefits of Government Program, CISA Says
Jeffrey Burt | | cisa, critical infrastructure assets, Cybersecurity, Salt Typhoon cyberattack, Volt Typhoon
CISA in two years has seen the number of critical infrastructure organizations signing up for its CPG services double, which has improved the overall security in most sectors, but more needs to ...
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HHS Proposes Major Overhaul of HIPAA Security Rule in the Wake of Change Healthcare Breach
The new rules come in the wake of the Change Healthcare breach, which exposed the electronic personal health information of about 100 million Americans ...
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