Financial institutions told to get their house in order before the next CrowdStrike strikes

November 2, 2024 at 05:38AM The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) urges financial institutions to enhance resilience against IT failures, highlighted by CrowdStrike’s significant outage affecting major banks and services. Compliance with FCA’s PS21/3 rules is necessary by March 2025. Delta Air Lines is suing CrowdStrike for losses related to the incident, alleging negligence. **Meeting … Read more

Hardware Supply Chain Threats Can Undermine Endpoint Infrastructure

September 13, 2024 at 10:02AM Operational resilience is crucial in the interconnected IT infrastructure, with hardware and firmware threats often overlooked. Global efforts, such as the US Executive Order and EU directives, aim to fortify supply chain security. Organizations face growing concerns over state-sponsored hardware and firmware threats, requiring a shift towards proactive endpoint security … Read more

Realm.Security Emerges From Stealth With $5 Million in Seed Funding

September 12, 2024 at 10:54AM Realm.Security, a Boston-based company, recently came out of stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding. Founded by cybersecurity experts, the company aims to efficiently manage security data using AI and data processing technology. Their platform is designed to integrate with various cybersecurity products and address the increasing challenge of … Read more

Research From Claroty’s Team82 Highlights Remote Access Risks Facing Mission-Critical OT Assets

May 24, 2024 at 02:16PM Claroty, a cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, has released proprietary data revealing security risks in mission-critical operational technology (OT) assets due to insecure internet connections and known vulnerabilities. To address this, they launched the Claroty xDome Secure Access, which balances secure control and frictionless access for enhanced productivity and reduced … Read more

Indian bank’s IT is so shabby it’s been banned from opening new accounts

April 25, 2024 at 02:35AM India’s central bank has banned Kotak Mahindra Bank from acquiring new customers through its online platforms due to deficiencies in IT systems and non-compliance. The bank’s security measures were found insufficient, impacting over 41 million customers and causing outages. The Reserve Bank aims to lift the ban if Kotak Mahindra … Read more

Why Intelligence Sharing Is Vital to Building a Robust Collective Cyber Defense Program

April 11, 2024 at 09:24AM Threat intelligence sharing is crucial in the relentless war against cybercriminals. It has become a business imperative for vendors and enterprise organizations to collaborate and build intelligence networks. It’s essential for safeguarding critical infrastructure against cyber threats and requires a multifaceted approach. Automated, detailed, contextualized threat intelligence can help organizations … Read more

DHS Launches New Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Campaign

November 8, 2023 at 12:15PM The DHS, CISA, and FEMA have launched a new campaign called Shields Ready to help critical infrastructure organizations enhance their security and resilience. It complements the existing campaign called Shields Up and covers cyberattacks, physical security threats, and natural disasters. The initiative aims to encourage organizations to strengthen resilience and … Read more

Securing frontline Operational Technology environments

November 6, 2023 at 06:40AM Webinar on Strengthening Operational Resilience: Join the Register’s Tim Phillips on November 8th to hear from Britvic’s Senior Manager for OT Compliance & Cyber Security, David Cox. Learn how the company overcame security challenges, explored evolving threats to OT security, and discussed best practices for the future. Sign up to … Read more

Meeting the challenge of OT security

November 1, 2023 at 04:44AM Industrial control systems are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks, which can have severe consequences such as manufacturing disruptions and data breaches. To address these challenges, UK soft drinks producer Britvic will be discussing their approach to strengthening operational resilience in an upcoming webinar on November 8. Sign up to watch … Read more