Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in the USA: January 29 - February 4, 2024

Welcome to this week’s edition of Security Spotlight from IT Governance USA, where we shine a light on:

• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in the USA: January 29 – February 4, 2024
• Practical Compliance Strategies for the SEC Cybersecurity Rules
• Business Continuity and ISO 22301 – Preparing for disruption
• Ransomware payments breached $1 billion in 2023, a first
• Multiple threats to election systems prompt U.S. cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states
• ISO 27001 FastTrack? 500

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in the USA: January 29 - February 4, 2024

16,166,359 known records breached in 65 publicly disclosed incidents. Welcome to this week’s round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories in the USA. At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks.

Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight

• Eye4Fraud database allegedly leaked – 14.9 million lines of unique data being sold
• MESVision updates number of people affected by MOVEit breach

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Practical Compliance Strategies for the SEC Cybersecurity Rules

Thursday, February 22, 2024 11:00 – 11:45 am (EST)

In today’s dynamic business environment, cybersecurity compliance is paramount, and the U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has taken proactive steps to ensure the protection of sensitive information and the resilience of financial markets. By attending our webinar, you will:

• Explore practical strategies for cybersecurity compliance
• Learn how to develop effective incident response protocols
• Discover tools and approaches for complying with state privacy laws
• Understand practical considerations for long-term compliance efforts

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Business Continuity and ISO 22301 - Preparing for disruption

In any organizational endeavor, a key component of success is that you can operate without being interrupted by unforeseeable factors (or, for that matter, foreseeable factors). To do this, you need to develop an array of contingencies to ensure that resources and productivity are not disrupted by black swan events or more commonplace incidents.

Read this paper to:

• Learn about the fundamental components of best-practice business continuity management
• Discover our step-by-step approach to implementing an effective BCMS (business continuity management system) aligned to ISO 22301:2019

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Ransomware payments breached $1 billion in 2023, a first

Ransomware attacks netted payments exceeding $1 billion globally for the first time in 2023, according to data published Wednesday.

Zero-day exploits, including the MOVEit hack, the spread of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and “big game hunting” attacks seeking ransomware payments of $1 million or more helped drive record-breaking numbers, according to blockchain analysts at Chainalysis. Continue?reading??

Multiple threats to election systems prompt U.S. cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states

The nation’s cybersecurity agency on Thursday launched a program aimed at boosting election security in the states, shoring up support for local offices and hoping to provide reassurance to voters that this year’s presidential elections will be safe and accurate. Continue?reading??

ISO 27001 FastTrack? 500

The ISO 27001 FastTrack 500 consultancy service puts your ISO 27001 project in the hands of an experienced consultant who will develop an ISMS that works for you.

• Get an ISO 27001 certification-ready ISMS (information security management system) in an agreed time frame, for a fixed fee
• Receive expert advice on the best way to resolve issues and improve your security posture
• Protect your organization from cyber criminals and build resilience
• Meet your legal and contractual obligations to protect your valuable dataInquire now