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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

Threat actors may infect the devices or systems of one party in a supply chain, using malware to steal data or spy on activities that they use to infiltrate their end target in the supply chain. Assessments allow you to determine which suppliers meet your security criteria and which need to improve their practices to remain a supplier.

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

Working together to develop and implement inclusive communication plans, share resources, and coordinate efforts ensures that everyone receives timely and relevant emergency information and assistance. This ensures that critical information reaches everyone in a timely manner, enhancing overall community resilience.

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

Nearly 60% of active shooter incidents at educational institutions since Columbine in 1999 have occurred in high schools, and about 21% have occurred in middle schools or junior high schools. At Virginia Tech in 2007, an active shooter managed to go undetected for two and a half hours after his first two shots were fired in a dormitory.

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How Telcos Can Ready Their IT Infrastructures for Telco (Services) Act Compliance

Pure Storage

Telcos must conduct due diligence on their suppliers and ensure that the products and services they procure meet the necessary security standards. Implement Incident Response Plans Being prepared for security incidents is crucial. Regular assessments of suppliers’ security practices are also essential.

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Make Rapid-Fire Reporting Standards Work for You

FS-ISAC

Security practitioners are racing to meet these standards, which typically require financial firms to notify a government agency within 36 and 72 hours of incident detection. There are several steps financial institutions can take to improve response time and ensure readiness when a crisis strikes. Fix them and exercise again.

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Money at Risk: Finance & Data Security in the Digital Age

NexusTek

Recent research focusing on threat activity in 2022 revealed that distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become the biggest threat to financial services businesses. Meeting the demands of today’s financial customer requires a rock-solid cybersecurity program, discussed in the next section.

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How Banks Benefit from the New Digital Operational Resilience Act

Pure Storage

They must have a plan, ready for execution, in a “day after attack” situation. Challenges with Legacy Setups A major stumbling block for organisations’ response plans are the limitations in the setup of their current architecture. Promptly detect anomalous activities.

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