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US Petrochemical Cybersecurity Must Be Increased Amid Growing Threats: Analyst

Eversheds Sutherland Partner Michael Bahar is quoted in articles for Petrochemical Update and Break Bulk regarding the need for US energy companies to include cybersecurity in their risk management strategy amid escalating threats to critical infrastructure. “With mounting evidence of preparatory attacks against the energy sector, owners and operators of critical infrastructure cannot...

Concerns Grow Over Potential Cyberattacks on Electric Grid

Eversheds Sutherland Partner Michael Bahar is quoted in this Morning Consult article regarding rising calls from cybersecurity practitioners to improve information sharing between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and private industry officials. Learn more.

Hurricanes Remind Us Our Water Systems Are at Risk to Cyberattacks

The flooding caused by powerful hurricanes reminds us of the devastating power of water — but natural disasters may not be the only threats to our water system. Due to increased cyber vulnerabilities, and an increased willingness among hackers to target critical infrastructure, the opportunities for man-made water disasters are growing. Learn more.

Is the Shipping Industry on Cybersecurity Autopilot?

In his article for The Maritime Executive, Eversheds Sutherland (US) Partner Michael Bahar provides insight on the cyber risks associated with the possibility of automated ships and what the US House Intelligence Committee and the US Coast Guard are doing to mitigate these risks. Ultimately, for the maritime industry and for those industries reliant on the maritime industry, Michael...

The FTC is Watching When Your Children’s Toys are Listening

In his article published by The Hill, Eversheds Sutherland (US) Partner Michael Bahar provides insight on the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) update to its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) compliance plan. The update is the latest in a series of regulatory moves to bring attention to the serious cybersecurity and data privacy issues latent in the ever-expanding...

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