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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come.

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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

Double extortion introduces catastrophic risks of data breach and loss of customer trust if sensitive information gets leaked publicly. With the high stakes, many victims decide the potential reputational harm and liability from data exposure is too great a risk and opt to pay extortion ransoms. Don't let patching lag.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Critical infrastructure, such as energy grids and transportation systems, will be targeted, posing risks to national security and economic stability. Geopolitical tensions also foster information warfare and cyber espionage, compromising the security of governments, businesses, and individuals. The first is by rule making.

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In wake of giant software hacks, application security tactics due for an overhaul

SC Magazine

Allan Friedman, director of cybersecurity initiatives at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, has spent years working with other stakeholders on a framework for a software bill of materials that could introduce more transparency into the software world.

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