A nice summary of SOC. A SOC assessment can be used to place a level of assurance over internal cyber controls ahead of regulatory attestation. As the article points out, they can be delivered through internationally recognised and accredited institutions…
Is Cybersecurity a market just about to take off, or a market that will inflate and then burst? Will developments in US cyber legislation and regulatory enforcement drive change across their domestic and international markets or not? Some may argue…
UK food retailer Tesco is reported to have been undergoing a hack for the past 2 days. Compromising its website and App. View Original Post
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…
