Cybersecurity incidents pose legal challenges for in-house counsel, alongside their technical implications. This overview highlights key aspects that legal departments must know when reacting to data breaches.
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Companies should take steps now to prepare for the new rules and expectations.
The US government continues to expand regulatory requirements around notification and disclosure of major cyberattacks or incidents. ...more
President Biden signed an executive order to bolster the federal government’s cybersecurity posture on May 12. The order focuses on implementing vital improvements to networks of federal departments and agencies, many of...more
6/9/2021
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Risk Management
US regulators are calling attention to financial firms’ obligations to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats.
On October 2, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued an information notice to...more
11/26/2019
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New Guidance
HHS OCR issues checklist, iterative guidance in wake of WannaCry and Petya attacks; Anthem breach settlement provides additional lessons.
Key Points:
..Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to ransomware...more
7/11/2017
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Ransomware is not only a growing security threat but a potentially thorny notification issue.
Ransomware is one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats afflicting businesses today. When an attack hits, a victim...more
Preparing for and rehearsing how to respond to a breach is as important as improving security systems and protocols.
Hacking of organizations’ systems is becoming increasingly commonplace, even with advancements in...more
Legislation may change the way government and the private sector collaborate on cybersecurity.
After years of vigorous debate and numerous false starts, in the closing hours of its 2015 session, the US Congress...more