The UKs Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an insights document to help companies focus on cyber risks management. It doesn’t set out any formal guidance. But provides a set of guidelines based upon conversations from across the Financial Services…
The settlement following the Yahoo data breach has been set at $117Mn. Possibly the biggest settlement reached following a data breach. It will be used to cover victim out of pocket expenses, legal fees, credit monitoring and incidental expenses. A…
I completely agree, it’s all about raising the bar, making it harder to get hacked. For me you build your defenses in layers, making each stand alone with a clear purpose. Recognising that there are inter-dependencies between layers, like an…
If true the Xiaomi mobiles own security app had a flaw baked in, straight out of the box. It doesn’t take much to test your code these days. View Original Post
So reassuring, yet so worrying all at the same time. Drop box code holes identified and hopefully closed. Netting bug hunters a cool $320k, a nice little earner. View Original Post
Failure to invest, prepare for and manage cyber risks has left us exposed to the next general of cyber risks. Regulators need to get up to speed, there needs to be better information sharing and standards are needed to address…
It is of no surprise. Why would CNI like electricity, water or gas have no cyber incidents when other sectors have. I’m not sure the risk was ever theoretical. Lets hope the level of investment is where it needs to…
Brilliant. helping give young hackers a second chance, is the way it should be. With legit bug bounty hunters earning millions, it gives these kids a chance to use their obvious expertise in the right way. They have more chance…
100% pen test success rate, with ‘disastrous’ consequencies. Following friendly network testing of 50 of the UKs top universities. Gaining access to personal, financial and competitive information and intellectual property. View Original Post
The supply chain is a major cyber issue for many companies. Wanacry amoungst there incidents proved this…… But for banks it’s a real concern. The depth, breadth and dependence on third parties is probably greater across this sector than any…
