A great report that highlights in my view the whole of government approach being taken by the US over cybersecurity. The US Department of Treasure (DoT) specifically the Financial Crimes unit (FinCEN) has been busy focusing on cybersecurity and ransomware…
I am looking forward to speaking at AFCEA (the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) on the 4th November. Discussing the developing cybersecurity and risk management legislative agenda in the US, and existing regulations that could impact on the UK,…
An article well worth reading if you supply products and services to the Federal government. The enclosed article points to the use of the FCA as part of the wider toolkit being adopted by the President of the US to…
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) confirmed the launch of its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative on the 06.10.2021 and its powers of enforcement under the False Claim Act (FCA). ‘The initiative will hold accountable entities or individuals that put U.S. information…
The cyber insurance industry is profitable. But Direct Loss ratios for cyber insurance saw a significant increase between 2019 (47.1%) and 2020 (72.8%), and is expected to rise according to Fitch ratings, no doubt on the back of ransomware. We…
US Federal Government is on a role of cybersecurity announcements as it drives ahead with legislation and implementation to protect National Infrastructure from Cyberattacks. The announcement by the Department Of Justice (DoJ) that it plans to use the False Claims…
A very useful report from the Congressional Research Services that provides some clarity on the legality of ransomware prosecution, ransom payments and related Federal Laws (note the reference to FISMA). The report explores the legal issues and potential approaches for…
If you are going to read anything this week read Singapore’s 2021 cyber strategy published on the 05.10.21. It’s a clear, concise and informative read, forming Singapore’s approach to cybersecurity over the coming years. It is based upon the 3…
A great read on a subject which many companies should be aware and one which should be considered well before a ransomware attack. With the Senate Department of Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee looking at a revamp of FISMA…
What does the Facebook outage teach us about our dependence on social media and platforms? Whilst the issue has been described as a network configuration problem, the impact has been felt by more than just Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.…
