News & Analysis as of

Cybersecurity › Cyber Attacks › National Institute of Standards and Technology

Follow this channel for advisories on one of the biggest threats to businesses today. Read a morning brief of fresh guidance and commentary by leading lawyers on security, privacy, risk... more +
Follow this channel for advisories on one of the biggest threats to businesses today. Read a morning brief of fresh guidance and commentary by leading lawyers on security, privacy, risk management, global regulations, data protection, leaks, hacking, cyber insurance, compliance, HIPAA, and every other aspect of cybersecurity of import to corporate readers right now.   less -
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Lessons Learned from Cleveland City Hall Cyber Attack

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on

June 2024, Cleveland City Hall shut down due to what it initially described as a “cyber incident,” which was later explained as a ransomware attack. Many of the functions provided by City Hall stopped or significantly slowed,...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Takeaways from SEC v. SolarWinds Motion to Dismiss Hearing

Jenner & Block on

The SEC’s high-profile litigation against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Timothy Brown, reached a critical juncture on May 15, 2024, when the parties presented oral arguments before Judge Paul...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - May 2024 #4

Robinson & Cole LLP on

CYBERSECURITY - CISA Issues Advisory on Black Basta Ransomware - On May 10, 2024, CISA, along with the FBI, HHS, and MS-ISAC, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory relating to Black Basta ransomware affiliates “that...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Tackling Cyber Risks in the Manufacturing Industry

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC on

As the manufacturing industry increasingly relies on advanced technology such as the industrial internet of things, automation and big data, manufacturers are particularly susceptible to cyberattacks. Manufacturing operations...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 4, May 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on

MIT Report Details New Cybersecurity Risks - “Cloud misconfigurations, more sophisticated ransomware, and vendor exploitation attacks are contributing to rising cyberattacks.” Why this is important: Worldwide spending...more

Troutman Pepper

Cybersecurity: The New PE Firm Team Sport

Troutman Pepper on

Historically, many private equity firms have let their portfolio companies independently manage cybersecurity. Given the increase in data and cyber risks, sophistication of threat actors, and impact and cost of breaches,...more

Alston & Bird

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Prioritizes Governance and Flexibility

Alston & Bird on

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

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: April 2024

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is seeking comment on a proposed rule to implement reporting requirements for critical infrastructure entities, including health care entities, on cyberattacks and ransomware...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - April 2024, Vol. 16

Clark Hill PLC on

Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

Jones Day

NIST Extends its Cybersecurity Framework to Cover Evolving Threats and Governance

Jones Day on

The National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") released a significant update to its framework, expanding its scope and reach to cover a broader audience and evolving cybersecurity risks and management issues....more

Porter Hedges LLP

CSF 2.0 – An Expanded Cybersecurity Framework for all Organizations

Porter Hedges LLP on

Cybersecurity compliance, governance, and disclosure practices have evolved significantly over the past decade. As we have noted in prior blog posts, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring cybersecurity...more

Troutman Pepper

More Privacy, Please – January 2024

Troutman Pepper on

NIST Publishes Report on the Cybersecurity of Genomic Data. On December 20, 2023, the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) published Final NIST IR 8432, Cybersecurity of Genomic Data. Informed by direction...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: February 2024

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has warned that information technology (IT) help desks are being targeted in a social engineering scheme that uses the stolen identity of revenue cycle employees or employees in other...more

Clark Hill PLC

It’s a New Year and a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup

Clark Hill PLC on

2023 was another active year in cybersecurity, with high profile vulnerabilities and data breaches, and government and private sector responses to them. Examples include pervasive ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Cybersecurity in 2024: Ten Top Issues to Consider

Wiley Rein LLP on

As we enter the New Year, Wiley has looked back at the top cyber issues for 2023 and what they mean for 2024. Last year, we saw the rollout of the National Cybersecurity Strategy—which outlined a new era of cyber oversight—as...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Evolution of the Chinese Hacking Threat: Risks for Government and Industry

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on

On May 24, 2023, Microsoft announced the detection of a direct threat to critical infrastructure organizations in Guam and elsewhere in the United States. The alert attributed observed malicious activity to a state-sponsored...more

Foley Hoag LLP

FBI and CISA Issue Advisory on Scattered Spider Ransomware Attacks

Foley Hoag LLP on

Large companies holding sensitive data – including financial services, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, hospitality, and cryptocurrency firms – as well as their IT helpdesks, are increasingly being targeted...more

Alston & Bird

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – November 2023

Alston & Bird on

Publications and Advisories - November 13, 2023 – Kathleen Benway, Kate Hanniford, Amy Mushahwar, Kim Peretti, and Lance Taubin published “Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory: FTC Approved New Data Breach Notification...more

White & Case LLP

The SEC’s Charges Against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer Provide Important Cybersecurity Lessons for Public...

White & Case LLP on

On October 30, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced that it filed charges against SolarWinds Corp. ("SolarWinds" or the "Company") and its Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") in connection...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Winds of Change: SEC's SolarWinds Lawsuit Signals Hotter Cybersecurity Enforcement

Holland & Knight LLP on

The SEC on Oct. 30, 2023, filed a landmark cybersecurity enforcement action against SolarWinds Corp. (SolarWinds) and the company's current Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Timothy Brown. The SEC's complaint alleges...more

Alston & Bird

FBI Cautions Organizations on Dual Ransomware Attacks

Alston & Bird on

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a Private Industry Notification on September 27, 2023, highlighting two concerning ransomware trends and providing companies with guidance on mitigating potential threat actor...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: October 2023

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on

Report on Patient Privacy 23, no. 10 (October, 2023) Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will pay California $49 million to resolve allegations that they unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste,...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

Risky Business And Cyber Attacks… Simple Steps To Limit Liability Of Cybersecurity Service Providers

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on

The consequences of a cyber attack can be significant and wide-ranging for both an individual and a business – no matter how big or small. Cyber attacks can result in serious data breaches that lead to the theft or exposure...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Biden Administration Aims to Shift Liability for Cyberattacks to Software Developers

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on

In response to major cyber-related attacks caused by software security flaws, such as the SolarWinds breach, the Biden administration is gearing up to crack down on software providers that distribute products with security...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Overview of the National Cybersecurity Strategy

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on

The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled its highly anticipated National Cybersecurity Strategy — a sweeping and ambitious document calling for "fundamental changes to the underlying dynamics of the digital ecosystem."...more

144 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 6
Next »

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide