Just a month before the Security and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) Material Cybersecurity Incidents Rule is set to take effect, a ransomware group has apparently taken compliance with reporting requirements into its own hands. On November 15, … [Read more] about Ransomware Group, in Midst of Extortion Attempt, Files Regulatory Notice with SEC
FTC Approves New Data Breach Notification Requirement for Non-Banking Financial Institutions
On October 27, 2023, the FTC approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule (the “Amendment”) requiring that non-banking financial institutions notify the FTC in the event of a defined “Notification Event” where customer information of 500 or … [Read more] about FTC Approves New Data Breach Notification Requirement for Non-Banking Financial Institutions
China Releases Major Changes in its Draft Regulations on Cross-border Data Flows
At the end of September 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft regulations (see the unofficial English translation) regulating the cross-border flow of personal information and important data out of the Peoples Republic of … [Read more] about China Releases Major Changes in its Draft Regulations on Cross-border Data Flows
FBI Cautions Organizations on Dual Ransomware Attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a Private Industry Notification on September 27, 2023, highlighting two concerning ransomware trends and providing companies with guidance on mitigating potential threat actor activity. As of July … [Read more] about FBI Cautions Organizations on Dual Ransomware Attacks
CISA and NSA Highlight Technology Gaps in New Guidance on Identity and Access Management
On October 4, 2023, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published Identity and Access Management: Developer and Vendor Challenges, an advisory document developed by the Enduring Security … [Read more] about CISA and NSA Highlight Technology Gaps in New Guidance on Identity and Access Management