Rhode Island has publicly unveiled the findings of a third-party investigation into the RIBridges cyberattack and subsequent data breach that occurred in 2024. This was announced during a press conference featuring Governor Dan McKee and Chief Digital Officer Brian Tardiff. The analysis, conducted by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, outlined a prolonged…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Governance & Risk Management, Litigation Georgia Court Advances Delta’s Claims against CrowdStrike Over Software Update Issues Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 20, 2025 (Image: Shuttershock) A Georgia judge has permitted Delta Airlines to pursue the majority of its lawsuit against CrowdStrike, centered on a…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific CISA Cancels $2.4 Billion Cybersecurity Offer to Leidos Amid Strategic Shift David Perera (@daveperera) • May 14, 2025 Image: CISA The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has abruptly withdrawn a $2.4 billion offer to government contractor Leidos, which was intended to bolster the National…
Live Webinar: Exploring Lateral Movement to Credential Theft – Understanding the Interconnectedness of Endpoints and Identities A recent live webinar highlighted the alarming trend of lateral movement leading to credential theft, emphasizing the intricate relationship between endpoints and identity management. Experts in cybersecurity gathered to dissect the tactics employed by…
Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Vats Srivatsan Appointed Interim CEO at WatchGuard Following Prakash Panjwani’s Departure Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • May 8, 2025 Vats Srivatsan, interim CEO of WatchGuard (Image: WatchGuard) Vats Srivatsan, the former Chief Operating Officer of SentinelOne, has been appointed as…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Iberian Blackout, Delta Faces Lawsuit Linked to CrowdStrike Outage Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. This week, significant updates…
OpenText Unveils Plans for Enhanced Threat Detection and AI Integration In a recent announcement, OpenText, a leader in information management solutions, detailed its strategic commitment to enhancing cyber threat detection and response capabilities through its executive vice president Muhi Majzoub. This initiative will focus on incorporating security features directly into…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in U.S. Federal Agencies Heightened Amid Restructuring Maurice Uenuma, Vice President and General Manager for the Americas at Blancco, has articulated concerns regarding the potential for elevated data breaches and security vulnerabilities amid the ongoing restructuring within various U.S. federal agencies. This transformation within government operations presents a…
Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Operations Exaforce Unveils AI-Driven Automation to Enhance Security Operations for Enterprises Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • April 17, 2025 Ankur Singla, CEO of Exaforce (Image: Exaforce) A startup, launched by a former leader at F5 Networks’ security division, has successfully…
