Tag: cyber incident response
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EU Cybersecurity Efforts Hindered by Information-Sharing Gaps
The EU's €1.4bn cybersecurity effort is being hindered by a critical gap in information sharing, leaving it vulnerable to large-scale cyber incidents. Better coordination and data exchange between countries and agencies are urgently needed to strengthen its defenses.
Ransomware Recovery Plans Routinely Crumble Under Attack
The harsh reality is that most ransomware recovery plans fail to deliver, with a staggering 99.5% of over 800 clients assessed by Fenix24 missing their 24-48 hour recovery targets. Even partial recoveries were rare, and full operations often took weeks to restore.
France Bolsters Cyber Defenses with New Incident Response Unit
France's national cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, has launched REACTIV, a cutting-edge incident response mechanism that swiftly mobilizes expert skills and resources to tackle data breaches alongside concerned ministries. This bold move empowers ANSSI to respond rapidly and effectively to cyber threats, bolstering France's defenses in the digital age.
Boston Scientific Disrupts Global Operations After Cyber Incident
Boston Scientific's global operations have been significantly disrupted due to a cyber incident, affecting access to key systems and applications, including order processing and shipping. The incident has caused a major network outage, impacting the company's ability to operate normally worldwide.
UK Manufacturers Lag in Cyber Incident Response Planning
UK manufacturers are leaving themselves exposed, with almost a third having experienced a cyber incident in the past year, resulting in reduced production capacity, operational delays, and supply chain disruptions. The alarming reality is that many factories are flying blind, unable to see and respond to cyber threats.
NCSC Issues Guidance to Bolster Cyber-Incident Response
Don't let a cyber-attack catch you off guard - the NCSC's new guidance helps you prepare for the worst with a practical, three-stage playbook to respond and recover. Train for the cyber-marathon with a clear plan to tackle disruptions and get back on track.
NCSC Warns of Flawed SOC Metrics
The National Cyber Security Centre is warning that common security operations center metrics are fundamentally flawed, and that the only metric that truly matters is whether attacks are detected and responded to in a timely manner. By focusing on easily quantifiable but misleading metrics, organizations may inadvertently be encouraging their teams to prioritize speed over substance.