CISA defends U.S. infrastructure from cyber threats

No books. No systems. No backups. The British Library cyber attack wasn’t just a breach but a national-scale meltdown. In this breakdown, Katya Watkins explores what went wrong, how it unfolded, and the painful lessons every organisation should take from this digital disaster. 📚 History has a way of repeating itself... unless we learn. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecdC_yM2 #BritishLibrary #CyberAttack2023 #IncidentResponse #OperationalResilience

Another cyber security breach of potential and downstream significance for many government entities and companies. "The cybersecurity company F5 Inc. said nation-state hackers breached its networks, gaining “long-term, persistent access” to certain systems and stealing some source code. The breach prompted alerts from cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K., with a senior US official warning of potentially “catastrophic” compromises". https://lnkd.in/ebjMvSKK

The cybersecurity company F5 Inc. said nation-state hackers breached its networks, gaining “long-term, persistent access” to certain systems and stealing some source code. The breach prompted alerts from cybersecurity agencies in the US and UK, with a senior US official warning of potentially “catastrophic” compromises.

The UK plans to ban public sector ransom payments to deter cybercriminals and protect critical services. Meanwhile, a US city declared a state of emergency after a major cyberattack disrupted IT systems. These events highlight the urgent need for stronger global cyber resilience. Stay informed and prepared. #cybersecurity #managedITservices #cloudsolutions #microsoftpartner https://lnkd.in/gBktEHwA 

Yes, they should be proactive, but most companies do not invest in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions until it is too late - and the damage is done. https://lnkd.in/eTQM4mZk

Only 17 percent of small businesses have cyber insurance, leaving most exposed at a time when digital threats are rising faster than ever. I’ve witnessed firsthand how cyber attacks can completely shut down companies, sometimes putting them out of business for good. Every business should review a cyber insurance proposal to evaluate whether it’s the right fit for its unique risks and operations. Check the link in my comments for a quick video in which I walk through a cyber insurance proposal and explain the coverage it provides.

A potentially “catastrophic” breach of a major US-based cybersecurity provider has been blamed on state-backed hackers from China, according to people familiar with the matter. https://lnkd.in/et7XPvEp #criticalinfrastructure #3rdPartyRisk #cyberwar #cybercrime #cybersecurity #APT

“The nation's top cyber spy agency is warning against using common passwords as cyber attacks costs cause business costs to soar.” https://lnkd.in/eKyNCYrq

As enterprises struggle to keep up with the ever-changing cyber threat landscape, the security community is recognizing what Infinidat has been saying for years: Cyberattacks are not a matter of “if,” but rather of “when.” As Bill Basinas writes in his new blog, if you are serious about fast recovery after a cyberattack, you need a rock-solid cyber storage platform that can protect your data, validate it, and recover it near-instantaneously. https://okt.to/xBId8z

Today’s sophisticated threats don’t just harm your data, but your entire blast radius. Of the organizations that paid a ransom last year, 74% had their backups compromised. In this Rubrik session, we’ll show you why an offsite, isolated data vault — outside your environment, and account — is non-negotiable for cyber recovery 👉 https://bit.ly/4owyRUf