December 2023 - Page 4

The US Department of Defense is seeking public input on a proposed revision to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The CMMC program ensures that defense contractors have implemented necessary security

A new strategy has been unveiled by the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) to address rising cybersecurity incidents within the healthcare sector. The strategy includes providing incentives to improve data security,

Key Points: Healthcare organizations need to enhance their cybersecurity measures in 2024 Four core focus areas for cybersecurity in healthcare are third-party risk management, cybersecurity education, responsive threat landscape, and identity and

• Eagers Automotive, a car dealership company in Australia, has experienced a cyber incident that has caused an IT outage in some of its locations. The full extent of the incident is

Australia’s largest car dealer, Eagers Automotive, was hit by a cyber attack which resulted in operational disruptions across numerous locations in Australia and New Zealand. The company implemented a trading halt and

In today’s digital landscape, organizations are facing the challenge of ensuring consistent security across all aspects of their enterprise, including mainframe environments. The main issue lies in the incompatibility of tools designed

China’s Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) and the Ministry of Public Security are conducting experiments on a real-name verification system using blockchain technology. The system, known as Real-Name Decentralized Identifier (RealDID), aims to

Key Points: Cybersecurity threats pose a significant risk to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) due to their lack of robust security infrastructure. Many SMBs lack the cybersecurity staff and expertise necessary to

Experts at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky are warning of an increase in AI-based cyberattacks targeting the financial sector. The company’s latest report predicts a rise in backdoored open-source packages and direct payment systems

Key Points: Australia’s Eagers Automotive is facing operational hurdles after a cyber security incident impacted some of its IT systems. The incident is affecting the company’s ability to finalize transactions for certain