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Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Russian Military Cyber Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Sector

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency, and other international partners, issued an Alert on September 5, 2024, warning...more

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United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Joint International Guidance for Event Logging and Threat...

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On August 21, 2024, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency, alongside government agencies in key global allies, including Australia, the UK, Canada, and Japan, released guidance on event logging...more

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Industrial Sector Prime Target of Ransomware Attacks in Q2

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Dragos issued its Industrial Ransomware Analysis for Q2 on August 14, 2024. The analysis shows that ransomware attacks significantly increased in Q2, with many ransomware groups disrupted by law enforcement rebranding...more

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Hong Kong: A Practical Guide to the Proposed Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Legislation

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Hong Kong is following other jurisdictions, including Mainland China, Singapore and the UK, in proposing to enhance cybersecurity obligations on IT systems of those operating critical infrastructure (“CI“). While the proposed...more

Mayer Brown

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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New Cyber Regulations Define Battle Lines in Corporate and Infrastructure Security

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Amidst an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, a recent slew of regulatory updates and cybersecurity standards are defining a new battlefront for securing critical infrastructure and corporate data across varying sectors....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: White House Releases Report on US Cybersecurity Posture

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On May 7, 2024, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released several reports on the United States’ cybersecurity posture and strategic plan. These documents implement the 2023 National Cybersecurity...more

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – May 2024

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Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates - CISA Posts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under CIRCIA - On March 27, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)...more

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New CISA Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements Proposed for Critical Infrastructure Companies

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On April 4, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officially published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing significant new cybersecurity...more

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Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity – Evolving Incident Response Obligations, Integral to Effective Risk Management

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Just over a year ago, the White House issued its long-awaited National Cybersecurity Strategy, with an emphasis on defending Critical Infrastructure, promoting public and private collaboration, and safeguarding...more

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White House Issues Dire Warning Regarding Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater System Cyberattacks

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The Biden-Harris Administration is redoubling its efforts to improve cybersecurity for the nation’s water systems. In March, the EPA and the White House issued a dire warning to state governors alerting them of the need to...more

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Dragos Outlines Voltzite’s Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure

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In a joint release last week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other federal agencies issued a chilling Advisory about the ongoing attacks by Volt Typhoon on U.S. critical infrastructure. Volt...more

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New cyber threat to US critical infrastructure

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Last week the FBI Director, CISA Director, NSA Director, and National Cyber Director testified publicly about current and ongoing threats to US critical infrastructure providers by Chinese state-sponsored entities known as...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: January 2024

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New York has released proposed cybersecurity regulations for hospitals. The regulations, which were published in The State Register on Dec. 6 and will undergo a 60-day public comment period ending on Feb. 5, are designed to...more

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

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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

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CISA, UK NCSC, and 17 Other Countries Issue Landmark Joint Guidelines for Secure AI System Development

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the UK National Cyber Security Centre (UK NCSC), along with partner agencies from 17 nations, have released Guidelines for Secure AI System Development (the...more

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The Invitation to Streamline Cybersecurity Regulations

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Keypoint: To advance the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the Office of the National Cyber Director is soliciting public comments to harmonize cybersecurity regulations, with comments due by October 31, 2023. In March 2023,...more

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Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

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In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence,...more

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White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

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On July 13, 2023, the White House unveiled its National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP or implementation plan), following the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy....more

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The National Cybersecurity Strategy: A Guide for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators

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Protecting critical infrastructure has become a national security priority. On March 2, 2023, the Biden administration released the National Cybersecurity Strategy, a far-reaching document that sets forth its vision for the...more

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CISA Issues Three Advisories for Industrial Control Systems

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On May 16, 2023, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released three advisories applicable to Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The Alerts cover vulnerabilities of Snap One OvrC Cloud, Rockwell...more

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Two Fundamental Shifts in the New “National Cybersecurity Strategy”

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In March 2023, the Office of the National Cyber Director released the public version of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which provides strategic guidance for how the U.S. should protect internet users from cyberattacks...more

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EPA Recommends Cybersecurity Improvements for Water Systems

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On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to help improve the cybersecurity posture guarding the nation’s water filtration systems. The guidelines, developed with input from industry...more

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Biden Administration announces “National Cybersecurity Strategy”

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On March 2, the Biden Administration released a “National Cybersecurity Strategy,” which it says takes a comprehensive approach to securing cyberspace for all and ensuring the United States is in the best position to take...more

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FBI, CISA + MS-ISAC Warn of LockBit 3.0 Ransomware

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The FBI, CISA and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently released a joint cybersecurity advisory, warning organizations about indicators of compromise, and tactics, techniques, and...more

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