The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot program is now open for FCC Form 484 Part 1and we’d like to take a moment to help qualifying organizationsget the most bang from their submission.
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Topics: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Protection, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Monitoring, MXDR
In today's evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of your organization’s sensitive information is more critical than ever. Traditional security measures, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), are essential but not foolproof.
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Recently, the American Hospital Association warned that Black Basta, a known ransomware group, would be accelerating attacks within the healthcare sector. The group gained notoriety for their sophisticated attack methods and high-profile targets and typically operates by infiltrating a network, exfiltrating sensitive data, and then encrypting the victim's files.
Healthcare organizations can stay vigilant against threat actors by adopting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that incorporates regular testing and 24/7 monitoring. ProCircular also recommends the following:
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Topics: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Breach, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness Training, healthcare, hacking, Passwords, risk, Ransomware
CDK Global, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions to the automotive industry, suffered a severe ransomware attack. The attack was attributed to the BlackSuit ransomware group, known for its sophisticated and targeted operations. The impact of the attack was widespread, not only affecting CDK Global’s operations but also had a ripple effect on thousands of auto dealerships that rely on CDK Global’s dealer management systems (DMS) and service operation solutions. The incident caused significant operational disruptions and is expected to have a large, but unknown impact on dealership financial losses due to the downtime during a high-volume season.
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On June 11, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order creating a limited cybersecurity pilot program for libraries and K-12 education, titled the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.[1] The goal of the Pilot Program is to provide funding for network security for libraries and K-12 schools in order to protect sensitive personal information and other data that is not otherwise covered under the FCC’s E-Rate program.[2]
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