The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a security directive (Directive) that, for the first time, imposes mandatory cybersecurity requirements on companies in the pipeline industry. ...more
6/4/2021
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Hackers ,
Information Technology ,
National Security ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Supply Chain ,
Threat Management
On April 27, 2021, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS” or the “Department”) released a report regarding its investigation into the response by DFS covered entities to the SolarWinds supply chain attack....more
5/5/2021
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Technology ,
NYDFS ,
Russia ,
Software ,
SolarWinds ,
Supply Chain ,
Third-Party Service Provider
Ransomware victims face a nearly impossible decision: pay criminals holding their business hostage or refuse and face possible crippling consequences. This decision requires careful analysis of a number of considerations, and...more
2/25/2021
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Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Technology ,
New Guidance ,
NYDFS ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Ransomware
COVID-19 and IT service provider contracts: A checklist for force majeure events -
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the various restrictions that have been implemented in response to it, are causing extraordinary business...more
The COVID-19, and the various restrictions that have been implemented in response to it, are causing extraordinary business disruptions. Many organizations have had to modify their operational controls and accommodate a shift...more