The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (S.4443) is a bold legislative step in addressing ransomware as a critical threat. The act’s provisions, from elevating ransomware to a national intelligence priority to...more
As discussed in our previous blog post, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proposing a significant new rule to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses through mandatory incident reporting. While...more
7/22/2024
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Manufacturers ,
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Proposed Rules ,
Reporting Requirements
A significant shift in cybersecurity compliance is on the horizon, and businesses need to prepare. Starting in 2024, organizations will face new requirements to report cybersecurity incidents and ransomware payments to the...more
6/3/2024
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
New Rules ,
NPRM ,
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Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management
A previous installment discussed the centrality of network topology to an organization’s data security and outlined the legal framework and obligations incumbent upon many organizations in the U.S. The first installment can...more
Data security is a top concern for organizations in today’s digital landscape. It protects data from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure, and requires implementing technical, administrative, and physical...more
11/30/2023
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Mapping ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Network Security ,
Popular ,
Risk Management
Machine learning (ML) models are a cornerstone of modern technology, allowing models to learn from and make predictions based on vast amounts of data. These models have become integral to various industries in an era of rapid...more
8/17/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Machine Learning ,
Popular ,
Risk Factors ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
There is a great YouTube video that has been circulating the internet for half a decade that reimagines a heuristically programmed algorithmic computer “HAL-9000” as Amazon Alexa in an iconic scene from “2001: A Space...more
In an age where digital connectivity is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become an inescapable concern for organizations across industries. With cyber threats ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks, it is...more
8/15/2023
/ Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Healthcare ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Long-Term Care ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
PHI ,
Risk Management
The adoption of predictive maintenance (PM), an artificial intelligence (AI) driven strategy that anticipates potential equipment failures using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, holds immense promise for the construction...more
7/28/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Internet of Things ,
Liability ,
Popular ,
Risk Factors ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology
As cyber threats have evolved and expanded, cybersecurity has emerged as a threat to organizations across sectors, and there is more urgency than ever for companies to remain vigilant and prepared. Cybersecurity incidents can...more
The third and final installment of this three-part series discusses the construction industry’s evolving landscape and the challenges it faces in the realm of cybersecurity, revealing how a comprehensive, data-centric...more
In today’s digital era, the construction industry faces a growing threat from cyber risks that can have significant impacts on projects and operations. As technology continues to revolutionize the industry, it is crucial for...more
The construction industry’s rapid digital transformation has opened the door to new cybersecurity challenges. As the sector adopts innovative technologies like cyber-physical systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and...more
6/22/2023
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Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Fraud ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Wire Transfers
In an era where our lives are ever more intertwined with technology, the security of digital platforms is a matter of national concern. A recent large-scale cyberattack affecting several U.S. federal agencies and numerous...more
6/19/2023
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Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Transfers ,
Digital Platforms ,
International Data Transfers ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Software ,
Technology Sector