Cyber incidents have been growing at an exponential rate in recent years. A recent report from the Identity Theft Resource Center found that there were over one billion data breach victims in Q2 of 2024, which is around five...more
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed S. 3600, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, which represents a significant step forward in the establishment of a national data breach notification law for certain critical...more
A cyber security incident is a stressful and frightening event for an organization’s team. When it comes to putting cyber plans in place, organizations need to prepare for the worst-case scenario since it is no longer a...more
On April 7, 2020, the staff of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a risk alert (Alert) informing investment advisory firms of the potential areas of focus for Form CRS-related examinations. In...more
OCR released a simple checklist and infographic last week to assist Covered Entities and Business Associates with responding to potential cyber attacks. As cybersecurity remains a pressing concern for health care entities,...more
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
During his recent State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress “to finally pass the legislation we need to better meet the evolving threat of cyber attacks, combat identity theft, and protect our children’s...more