Peggy Noonan has been an esteemed opinion columnist at the Wall Street Journal since 2000, known for her column “Declarations.” Her exceptional talent was recognized in 2017 when she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. In addition to her role as a political analyst for NBC News, Noonan is also a highly accomplished author, …
New regulations have been implemented to govern the reporting of cyberattacks by publicly traded companies to financial regulators. These rules focus on the concept of materiality, though there is disagreement among executives about the simplicity of this concept. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted final rules that require listed companies to report …
Some businesses are exercising caution before signing up for a long-awaited new data agreement between the U.S. and the European Union. They want to determine if the benefits of the agreement outweigh the potential risks. After three years of negotiations, the EU granted final approval in July to a new deal that permits companies to …
Hospital operators are taking a firm stance on the cybersecurity measures implemented by their vendors and suppliers. This comes in response to a series of third-party cyber incidents that have led to data breaches and legal action in the healthcare industry. The Health 3rd Party Trust Initiative, which consists of major healthcare providers, has released …
Norwegian security officials have issued a warning to approximately 20 critical infrastructure companies, businesses, and public agencies in the country, alerting them that they may be at risk of a cyberattack similar to the one that targeted 12 government ministries earlier this week. The vulnerability in Ivanti’s management software, which has recently been discovered and …
The cyberattack on the popular software tool MoveIt has affected numerous companies, resulting in lawsuits over mishandling of data. This incident highlights how cyberattacks can impact entire supply chains, as even non-users of MoveIt have been drawn into the breaches due to their association with affected business partners. Brett Callow, a threat analyst at cybersecurity …
The cyberattack on the widely used software tool, MoveIt, has expanded to more companies, leading to a rise in lawsuits alleging mishandling of data. This incident highlights how cyberattacks can impact supply chains, as some companies have been affected even if they didn’t directly use MoveIt but had business partners who did. Brett Callow, a …
Cybersecurity firm Netcraft has received a substantial investment of $100 million from Spectrum Equity Management, a growth-investment firm, and has appointed Ryan Woodley as its new CEO. The company aims to expand its operations in the United States. Netcraft analyzes over 5 million threat reports and suspicious web addresses daily, utilizing automation to gather information …
As the push for electric vehicles (EVs) intensifies in Europe and the U.S., researchers are raising concerns about the neglect of cybersecurity in this industry. They warn that hackers could potentially cause blackouts and damage entire electric grids by infiltrating charging stations and networks. Harm van den Brink, a cybersecurity specialist at ElaadNL, a Dutch …
The voluntary carbon-offsets market, valued at $2 billion, has faced allegations of credits not delivering promised emissions cuts. Rebuilding credibility in the market is proving to be a challenging task. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stated its commitment to policing carbon offsets, Nestlé has chosen to exit the market, and standard setters have released …