The federal government has tabled a bill that would allow it to compel companies in the finance, telecommunications, energy and transportation sectors to either shore up their cyber systems against attacks or face expensive penalties.
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Forward Networks Wins 2022 Fortress Cyber Security Award
The Business Intelligence Group today announced that Forward Networks has won the 2022 Fortress Cyber Security Awards in the Network Security category. Forward Networks is the only provider of network digital twin technology that delivers network agility, predictability, and security for on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The Forward Enterprise platform was designed to simplify the management of large, complex, multi-vendor networks and mitigates the biggest issue businesses face with network and security operations: risk.
3 in 5 organizations lost data over email in the past year
Nearly 60% of organizations experienced data loss or exfiltration caused by an employee mistake on email in the last 12 months, according to new research from email security company Tessian and the Ponemon Institute. Email was revealed as the riskiest channel for data loss in organizations, as stated by 65% of IT security practitioners.
Better Cybercrime Metrics Act signed into law
Endorsed by the National Fraternal Order of Police and several national law enforcement organizations, the act will build a system to track cybercriminal incidents to combat rising cyber and cyber-enabled crimes.
Cybersecurity Leaders Launch Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
The OT Cyber Coalition advocates for vendor-neutral, interoperable, and standards-based cybersecurity solutions and works collaboratively with industry and government stakeholders on how to best deploy data-sharing solutions that enhance our country’s collective defense. Its efforts support the notion that competitive solutions promote innovation and strengthen our national security.
Federal efforts on critical infrastructure cybersecurity come under White House review
Amid persistent concerns about cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, a relatively new White House office is reviewing whether agencies charged with securing specific sectors are putting their cybersecurity resources and authorities to good use.
Two Major Government Reports on Internet Crime and Ransomware
First, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet and Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2021 report on a wide range of suspected internet crimes. Second, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released a staff report on ransomware, titled “America’s Data Held Hostage: Case Studies in Ransomware Attacks on American Companies.”
Hackers beware: Justice Department doubles down on efforts to thwart global cybercrime
Fresh off its largest financial seizure ever, the Justice Department said Thursday it is doubling down on U.S. efforts to combat the sharp rise in ransomware attacks worldwide and will now prioritize disrupting cybercriminals before they act.
New York couple arrested in alleged scheme to launder billions in stolen bitcoin
FBI agents arrested a New York couple this morning for allegedly conspiring to launder most of the cryptocurrency stolen during the 2016 hack of a virtual currency exchange that is now worth a whopping $4.5 billion.
New Year’s resolution? Bid farewell to dodgy old passwords, say hello to data security
Most of the classic New Year resolutions revolve around improving your health and lifestyle. But this year, why not consider cleaning up your passwords too?
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