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Third-Party Cyber Threats

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Take these steps to safeguard against third-party cyber threats

The ever-increasing privacy and security risks via third-party vendors and service providers were apparent in 2023 with news of large organizations such as MOVEit, Okta and AT&T being affected. Research has shown that 98...more

Balch & Bingham LLP

Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (“CSA”) Issued Regarding IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Threats to Multiple Sectors, including U.S. Water and...

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On December 1, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”), National Security Agency (“NSA”), Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), and the Israel National...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Cyber Safety Review Board Issues Compelling Report about Lapsus$, MFA Vulnerabilities, and Helpful Recommendations

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The Cyber Safety Review Board (Board) issued a report entitled, Review of the Attacks Associates with Lapsus$ and Related Threat Groups (Report), released by the Department of Homeland Security on August 10, 2023. The Report...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

First Look - Summer 2018: Insurance Newsletter

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Your company’s computer system has been compromised by a hacker. From your initial investigation, you discover that the hacker has accessed proprietary company information and customer information including Social Security...more

Alston & Bird

SEC Prioritizes Data Security and Expects More Mature Cybersecurity Programs

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Investment advisers and broker-dealers can expect more scrutiny of their data security from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response and Investment Management, Trading & Markets teams...more

Proskauer on Privacy

SEC Announces Cybersecurity Enforcement Action

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On September 22, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the settlement of an enforcement action against a St. Louis-based registered investment adviser (Adviser) brought under Rule 30(a) of Regulation...more

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SEC Provides Additional Information On Cybersecurity Examinations

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On September 15, 2015, the Security and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued a Risk Alert to provide additional information on the areas of focus for its second round of...more

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OCIE’s 2015 Cybersecurity Examination Initiative

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Second Round of Cybersecurity Examinations to Begin - On September 15, 2015, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Risk Alert announcing a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Recent Enforcement Shows the Importance of Encrypting Mobile Devices Containing Protected Health Information

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With headlines every day announcing another release of Protected Health Information (PHI), providers are asking themselves – is there a way to protect against these breaches? Beyond improving the security of large...more

Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation

Cybersecurity, Round 2: OCIE Announces Areas of Focus for Cybersecurity Examinations

On September 15, 2015, OCIE issued a risk alert relating to its new cybersecurity examination initiative. This is the second round of these examinations, and the alert provides a detailed look at OCIE’s current areas of...more

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SEC and DOJ Hacking Prosecutions Highlight SEC’s Increased Interest in Cybersecurity Risks

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Companies are reminded of the need for strong internal controls. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed civil and criminal actions in the largest hacking and...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Privacy Monday – July 2015

Welcome to the dog days of summer 2015. Three privacy & security bits and bytes to start your week (if you are reading this on vacation … good for you!) 1. ICYMI: Massive Data Breach at OPM Claims Victim — The Director...more

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