You’ve Been Breached During the Holidays: Now What?
Posted on Nov 21, 2017 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on You’ve Been Breached During the Holidays: Now What?
It was the start of the Thanksgiving holiday when the GC of a large retail company got an urgent call from her CEO. “We’re under attack. I just got off the phone with IT and we have been hacked. Ransomware and a DDOS. Call whoever you need to call, notify whoever you need to notify, and get this fixed.” This occurrence, which extends to all industries, leads to the critical question:...
A Dragonfly in the Ointment: Cyber Attacks on the Energy Sector May Signal Dark Days Ahead
Posted on Oct 2, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Energy and Infrastructure, Litigation, Maritime and Shipping | Comments Off on A Dragonfly in the Ointment: Cyber Attacks on the Energy Sector May Signal Dark Days Ahead
On September 6, 2017, cybersecurity company Symantec reported an increased effort among cyber attackers to target the energy sector, both in Europe and the United States. The group believed to be behind the most recent intrusions into energy sector systems is known as Dragonfly. In their article for Cybersecurity Law & Strategy, Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Michael Bahar, Mark...
Concerns Grow Over Potential Cyberattacks on Electric Grid
Posted on Sep 13, 2017 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on 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
Posted on Sep 7, 2017 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on 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.
Cyber Kinks In The Global Supply Chain
Posted on Aug 29, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Energy and Infrastructure, Litigation, Maritime and Shipping | Comments Off on Cyber Kinks In The Global Supply Chain
The more interconnected industry becomes, and the “smarter” our products and supply chains grow, the more efficiencies we capture, and the more market opportunities open up; but, at the same time, the more vulnerable we become to cyber-disruption across the global supply chain. Learn more.
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