Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its digital security measures in response to…
Recent weeks have witnessed a notable evolution in the narrative surrounding online espionage, particularly between the United States and China. Historically, Western entities have consistently attributed cyberattacks on vital infrastructure to state-sponsored actors from China, aimed at pilfering trade secrets, intellectual property, and sensitive information. However, the tides have turned…
Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance 2024 Sees Increased Government Mandates on Cybersecurity in Australia Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 26, 2024 Inside Parliament in Canberra, Australia. (Image: Shutterstock) In 2024, Australia implemented a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity laws and regulations to bolster its defenses following significant breaches…
Critical Infrastructure Security Federal ‘Rip-and-Replace’ Program Receives Financial Support in Defense Legislation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 26, 2024 Experts indicate the FCC rip-and-replace initiative has encountered a $3 billion funding deficit necessary to eliminate associated threats. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. telecom sector is poised to benefit from a federal…
Gartner has introduced the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework, a strategic tool designed to guide organizations of varying sizes and maturity levels in tackling contemporary cybersecurity challenges. This framework emphasizes the ongoing assessment of the accessibility, exposure, and exploitability of an organization’s assets. Gartner forecasts that companies that adopt…
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Insights from InfoSec Officer Shervin Evans In an era where cyber threats continually evolve, organizations face mounting pressure to enhance their cyber resilience standards. Shervin Evans, an enterprise architect and information security officer at Deltec Bank and Trust, emphasizes that while traditional cybersecurity efforts focus on preventing…
In the past year, approximately 75% of healthcare organizations that experienced ransomware attacks were targeted during weekends or holidays. This trend emphasizes the critical importance for these entities to enhance their staffing strategies during periods when they are particularly vulnerable, according to Jeff Wichman, the director of incident response at…
Massive Data Breach Hits Indonesian Government Financial System Recent reports indicate that hackers have successfully breached the Indonesian government’s Regional Financial Management Information System, known as SIPKD, extracting an extensive 82 GB of sensitive data. This system is managed by the Badan Pendapatan, Pengelolaan Keuangan, dan Aset Daerah (BPPKAD), which…
