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Scanning for Flaws, Scoring for Security

Krebs on Security

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? the security posture of vendor partners). How useful is such a score?

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CISA JCDC Will Focus on Energy Sector

Security Affairs

The JCDC has seen the benefits of collaboration for exigent risks (such as the heightened awareness and protection related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Log4Shell vulnerability) but sees a remaining gap when it comes to imminent risk. To address this gap, the JCDC is planning proactive measures for future cyber risks.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

Since founding Cedric Leighton Associates, he has become an internationally known strategic risk expert. Leighton is also a founding partner of CYFORIX, specializing in the field of cyber risk. She is also the host of the Mastering Cyber podcast. She also served as the deputy chief information officer of the White House.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. Essential entities ” span sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and water. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks.

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Security Roundup September 2024

BH Consulting

NIS2 in the nick of time The Irish Government has published the Heads of Bill for the NIS2 Directive (the Network and Information Security Directive EU 2022/2555, to give its full name). The National Cyber Security Bill 2024 is the legislative vehicle for transposing NIS2 into Irish law.

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OT Cybersecurity Framework?

Centraleyes

These systems are integral to critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, critical manufacturing, transportation systems, government facilities, emergency services, healthcare, and utilities, and must ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of operations. 3, Guide to OT Security The post OT Cybersecurity Framework?

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Cyber Threats Against Energy Sector Surge as Global Tensions Mount

Security Affairs

Resecurity warns of rising cyberattacks on the energy sector, some linked to large-scale campaigns targeting national infrastructure for geopolitical aims. Resecurity warns about the increase in targeted cyberattacks against enterprises in the energy sector worldwide. In response to these growing threats, the U.S.