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 paper associated with the enclosed post is a very interesting read. Australian regulators plan to move ahead with cyber regulation, focusing on Cyber risk governance and standards for companies not already covered by sector standards, such as Financial Services.…
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.…
A great read. If correct and Banks are raising prices, denying loan requests, ¢â‚¬Å“de-selecting industries and in some cases clients,¢â‚¬Â based upon the impact of additional capital requirements, as suggested. With a backdrop of banks being unable to address ESG…
US Energy regulators and suppliers are moving towards the regulation of risk management and cyber security. In a call for action from various sources including past chairs of FERC and industry representatives. ¢â‚¬Å“We really need to stop admiring this problem…
A great read. If correct and Banks are raising prices, denying loan requests, de-selecting industries and in some cases clients, based upon the impact of additional capital requirements, as suggested. With a backdrop of banks being unable to address ESG…
