Cynthia Brumfield
Cynthia Brumfield is a veteran communications and technology analyst who is currently focused on cybersecurity. She runs a cybersecurity news destination site, Metacurity.com.
New York issues cyber insurance framework as ransomware, SolarWinds costs mount
The state looks to protect one of its core industries, which is threatened by mounting and potentially "unsustainable" losses due to the SolarWinds and ransomware attacks.
Egregor ransomware group explained: And how to defend against it
Egregor is one of the most rapidly growing ransomware families. It employs "double ransom" techniques to threaten reputational damage and increase pressure to pay.
Oldsmar cyberattack raises importance of water utility assessments, training
The attempt to poison a city's water supply by remotely accessing its ICS underscores the need for cybersecurity assistance at under-resourced critical infrastructure facilities.
Biden administration brings expertise, new attitude to cybersecurity
The US president promises a reckoning for SolarWinds hackers and places cybersecurity at the top of the administration's agenda.
Sprite Spider emerging as one of the most destructive ransomware threat actors
Having flown under the radar for several years, the Sprite Spider group is using a ransomware code suite that is effective and hard to detect.
SolarWinds hack is quickly reshaping Congress’s cybersecurity agenda
More cybersecurity funding for states and Capitol, new breach reporting rules, and ransomware-related bills will likely be on the agenda for the 117th Congress.
US bulk energy providers must now report attempted breaches
US bulk energy providers must now report attempted breaches as well as successful breaches. Guidance is murky over what constitutes an "attempted" breach.
12 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?
States from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. Let's break down what each of these laws entails and how businesses and consumers are affected.
How to prepare for the next SolarWinds-like threat
It is possible to minimize the risk from nation-state attacks like SolarWinds. This is the best advice based on what experts have learned so far.
26 Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations likely to become law with NDAA passage
Once passed, the National Defense Authorization Act will create a White House cybersecurity director role, expand CISA's capabilities, and create a K-12 security education assistance program.
New AI privacy, security regulations likely coming with pending federal, state bills
CISOs should prepare for new requirements to protect data collected for and generated by artificial intelligence algorithms.
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