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Hong Kong Proposes a Legal Framework for Regulating Critical Infrastructures

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INTRODUCTION - The acceleration of cyber-attacks on companies in Hong Kong in the last year or so (– with over 60 notifications of such attacks being received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Hong Kong in 2023,...more

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Prioritizes Governance and Flexibility

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Earlier this year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued an update to its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with the release of version 2.0, the first update since April 2018 (version 1.1). While the...more

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White House Officials Want State Water/Wastewater Cybersecurity Plans Soon

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In response to “multiple” cyber threat vectors, the Biden administration has asked governors of all 50 states to generate cybersecurity plans within 90 days (approximately July 1, 2024) to protect local water and wastewater...more

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Unlocking the Value of XDR Technology for the Middle Market

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As businesses strive to do more with less, they are turning to technologies that can provide comprehensive visibility and insights into their operations. XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) technology is a solution that...more

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[Webinar] NIST CSF 2.0 – Back to the Future - March 7th, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET

GREAT SCOTT! Did you know publication of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 is around the corner? Last updated in 2018, NIST is making substantial changes to the CSF due to evolving threats. What are these changes?...more

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Department of Justice Issues First Report of Cyber-Digital Task Force

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Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the first report of its Cyber-Digital Task Force. The Task Force, which is comprised of several long-time DOJ officials, was tasked with distilling how the DOJ responds to...more

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DOJ Issues Much Anticipated Cyber-Digital Task Force Report

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a much-anticipated report from its Cyber-Digital Task Force. The task force was formed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in February of 2018 with the goal of addressing...more

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The Top Eight Things You Should Be Doing to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

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Cyber threats take many forms. The wide-spread WannaCry ransomware attack in May of 2017 highlighted how computer files could be held hostage in return for payment, while the Dyn denial of service in October of 2016...more

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National Association of Corporate Directors Updates Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook

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Earlier this year, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) released an updated version of its Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight (Handbook). The updates add 16 pages of content to the previously...more

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White House Releases Cybersecurity Executive Order

On May 11, 2017, the White House released its long-awaited Executive Order on cybersecurity (EO). The EO directs Executive Branch agencies to develop plans to assess and improve the cybersecurity of their own operations,...more

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FSOC’s Annual Report Focuses On Cyber Threats And FinTech

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In June 2016, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC” or the “Council”) released its Annual Report. The Council discussed the continued “pressing concern” of cyber threats and vulnerabilities and also focused on...more

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Threat Intelligence Tools Help Defend Networks

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Threat intelligence services provide information about the identities, motivations, characteristics, and methods of attackers. See Rob McMillan, Khushbu Pratap, “Market Guide for Security Threat Intelligence Services,” 3,...more

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What the Recent NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook Changes Mean for Insurers

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On September 21, 2015, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) IT Examination Working Group adopted amendments to the IT section of the Financial Condition Examiners Handbook (“the Handbook”). The changes...more

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U.S., China Announce Cybersecurity Agreement During Xi Jiping’s Visit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the United States last week, and his itinerary included meetings with U.S. technology company leaders as well as President Barack Obama. Not surprisingly, his hosts...more

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Disclosure Of Numerous Hacks At The U.S. Department Of Energy Renews Cybersecurity Concerns In The Energy Sector

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Records produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) to USA TODAY under a Freedom of Information Act request revealed over 150 successful cyber intrusions into DOE computer systems between 2010 and 2014. Concerns about...more

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Cybersecurity as a Regulatory Issue: The NAIC Considers The Anthem Breach And Weighs a “Cybersecurity Bill of Rights”

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The Cybersecurity Task Force of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the “NAIC”) met last month, as part of on the NAIC’s 2015 Summer National Meeting in Chicago. The Task Force focused on two issues: the...more

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The Private Sector’s Role in the New Face of Homeland Security

The Obama administration recently announced the creation of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC), a new governmental agency created to prevent cyber threats by analyzing and integrating digital...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Bill Would Create Cyber Security Commission

In recognition of the increasing threat that cyber-attacks pose to the state's infrastructure and the considerable costs that government and private sectors are estimated to spend on cyber security (more than $70 billion...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Cybersecurity: Amid Increasing Attacks and Government Controversy, a Framework to Reduce Risk Emerges"

2013 likely will be considered a watershed period in the role of cybersecurity in corporate strategy and management. While there were few significant legislative developments, a marked increase in cybersecurity attacks...more

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