DHS Inspector General: Coast Guard Shortcomings Hinder US Maritime Security

July 19, 2024 at 10:35AM The Coast Guard struggles to secure the US maritime supply chain due to inadequate staffing, training, authority, and cyber expertise. A new report highlights the industry’s reluctance to seek cybersecurity support, blaming the Coast Guard for not fully addressing potential cybersecurity threats. While the Coast Guard has the authority to … Read more

Car dealer software bigshot CDK pulls systems offline twice amid ‘cyber incident’

June 20, 2024 at 04:55PM CDK Global, the software supplier for thousands of US car dealerships, suffered a cyber incident, leading to system shutdowns on June 19 and again subsequently. The company, currently assessing the issue with third-party experts, has not disclosed a resolution timeframe. There are speculations about ransomware involvement but CDK has not … Read more

UK Military Data Breach a Reminder of Third-Party Risk in Defense Sector

May 8, 2024 at 07:17PM The breach of data on over 225,000 UK military personnel from a payroll contractor highlights the security risks posed by external contractors to defense entities. This incident, the second in a year, underscores the vulnerable underbelly of defense supply chains. Calls for mandatory minimum cybersecurity standards for defense and critical … Read more