Industries: BioPharma

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Building an Effective Incident Response Strategy to Combat Cyberattacks

Michelle Drolet

A security incident is all but inevitable for nearly every organization. By “incident” we mean a cyberattack that successfully accesses enterprise resources or somehow puts the finances, operations, and reputation of an organization at risk. A major breach can drive a company out of business. To fight back, every organization needs a cohesive incident response (IR) strategy, backed by a well-trained team

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10 Things I know about … IT risk assessments

Janelle Drolet

10) Aim to prevent costly downtime. Risk assessments help you spot weak points that can halt operations. Costs of business downtime are in the billions each year. 9) Clean up hidden weak spots from spaghetti IT. Systems bolted together over time create gaps; conducting a risk assessment will surface those loose webs. The goal is to streamline

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Seven Steps For Incident Response And Navigating Cyber Disasters

Michelle Drolet

An organization’s initial reaction to a cybersecurity incident is critical when a ransomware attack or a data breach occurs. These actions ultimately determine whether the incident escalates into a more damaging issue or is contained swiftly. A quick and timely response can help mitigate the impact and minimize financial losses, protect sensitive data and safeguard

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Use payment tech and still not ready for PCI DSS 4.0? You could face stiff penalties

Michelle Drolet

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard’s 4.0 requirements are designed to protect card information from theft or fraud. Here are some important controls that must be in place before April 2025. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements introduced by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards

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Nine Priorities For Your 2025 Cybersecurity Plan And Strategy

Michelle Drolet

Approximately 1 in 3 SMBs were hit by a cyberattack last year—some costing upward of $7 million. The need to prioritize cybersecurity has never been greater. Let’s explore nine cybersecurity elements that organizations must prioritize for 2025. 1. Put Someone In Charge Just like you have an expert in charge of looking after your company’s finances, it’s

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Why Organizations Are Vulnerable To Cyberattacks During Election Season And The Threats They May Face

Michelle Drolet

Just in time for the 2024 U.S. elections, cyberattacks and malicious activities are ramping up. For numerous reasons, elections are the perfect time for opportunistic cybercriminals to target businesses: • High visibility: Elections provide an ideal platform for nation-states and hacktivists looking for ways to undermine democracies, destabilize elections, damage reputations and steal campaign data. Since elections

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8 Things I know about… Cybersecurity resilience

Janelle Drolet

8) With a cyberattack or data breach, containment is all important, otherwise business continuity is not possible. Priority one is protecting your crown jewels: your critical data and assets. By identifying these upfront, organizations ensure the most valuable assets are safeguarded. 7) Everyone in your organization should be aware of the many cyber risks, what

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Eight Cybersecurity Trends To Watch For 2024

Michelle Drolet

In 2024, for cybersecurity, we’re entering an era where advanced AI tools and intricate social engineering tactics (especially during election years) are changing the game. To avoid potential cyber threats, businesses, governments and individuals must grasp these emerging trends. Trend 1. Rise Of Cybersecurity AI In 2024, AI’s role in cybersecurity will expand to encompass automated

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Vulnerability Alert: Two Microsoft Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited by Attackers

Michelle Drolet

  Last week, Microsoft patched two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-36884 and CVE-2023-38180). These vulnerabilities are part of Microsoft’s August 2023 Patch Tuesday, which also includes security updates for 87 vulnerabilities. Both of these vulnerabilities were exploited in cyberattacks, and one of them was publicly disclosed prior to the patch release. CVE-2023-36884 CVE-2023-36884 is a remote code

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PATCH Act would require medical device manufacturers to ensure cybersecurity

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Michelle Drolet

A major vulnerability in DNA sequencing equipment was discovered, highlighting the risks of cyberattacks on medical devices. The vulnerability was found, of all things, in DNA sequencing equipment made by San Diego biotech firm Illumina; discovered by its security team and subsequently patched. Such an intrusion could expose sensitive patient data or allow threat actors

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