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What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for Security and Life Safety Companies

Security Industry Association

This includes funding far above baseline for many existing highway, transit, rail and other programs included in surface transportation reauthorizations that are operating under a short-term extension through Dec. Department of Transportation, providing $100 million annually to “smart cities” initiatives around the country.

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The Risks that Manufacturing Firms are Facing and the Impact that Follows

Fusion Risk Management

They produce electronics and transportation that keep us connected and engaged. This attack was devastating and was cited as a key driver in additional legislation protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The reach and criticality of global manufacturers impacts almost everyone. Supply Chain Disruption.

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Cybersecurity as a Matter of National Security

NexusTek

Transportation Malicious insider or misconfiguration 10. If the United States has a multilayered approach to protecting the nation’s cybersecurity and cyber resilience, shouldn’t your business have a plan? Energy Data theft and leaks 4. Retail Credential theft 5. Professional Services Ransomware 6. Government Ransomware 7.

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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

Criminals need not worry about transporting large amounts of stolen money or converting the cash into more easily transferable goods when cryptocurrency is to be had. Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency. Take your cybersecurity and cyber resiliency seriously with NexusTek. Here’s why.

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What The Pipeline Oil Ransomware Attack TAUGHT Us

Assurance IT

Even if the oil is worth a lot of money, the hackers don’t have a way to transport it. Utility companies, transportation and medical facilities among others, indirectly impact human lives greatly, which is why it is so important to get your cyber affairs in order. All companies should be striving for cyber resiliency.”

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Are Cyber Attacks the Next Big Threat for Operational Resilience?

Castellan

So, what does this mean for operational resilience? Some may ask if cyber events are the next big threat for business continuity, but the statistics demonstrate the threat is already here and now. Cyber resilience and operational resilience are emerging hand-in-hand.

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Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

Solutions Review

When it comes to critical infrastructure, the implications of a data breach stretch far past the digital realm, instead impacting real-world, everyday operations such as water systems, emergency services, government facilities, transportation systems, and more. ” How to better protect it “Reliance on prevention is simply ineffective.