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Turn Out the Lights, the Cyber Attack Is Over. Not Quite

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Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible.

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NIS2

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To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity. medical devices and other equipment) Digital Providers (e.g.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

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Essential entities ” span sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and water. These sectors play a pivotal role in the functioning of society and the economy, making them primary targets for cyber threats. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks.

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EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

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In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, said he worries the EPA's actions do not go far enough. water systems often lag behind.