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 …
Peggy Noonan is an esteemed opinion columnist who has been contributing to the Wall Street Journal since 2000. Her widely read column, “Declarations,” has established her as a prominent voice in the realm of political analysis and commentary. In recognition of her exceptional talent, Noonan was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2017. …
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 …
William A. Galston is a distinguished writer who contributes the Politics & Ideas column to the esteemed Wall Street Journal. Within the dynamic Brookings Institution, he holds the esteemed Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in the Governance Studies Program and serves as a senior fellow. In his illustrious career, Galston has achieved numerous accomplishments. Prior to …
Miners are leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and cutting-edge chemistry to meet the increasing demand for critical materials like copper and graphite in the green technology sector. Back in 2011, Nico Cuevas, an immigrant from Mexico living in Arizona, recognized the need for graphite for Tesla’s electric vehicle battery anodes. Despite owning a …
Miners are employing advanced technologies such as machine learning and innovative chemistry techniques to address the growing demand for critical materials like copper and graphite used in green technologies. One example is Urbix, a startup based in Arizona that uses machine learning to create uniform graphite anodes for electric vehicle batteries. They have already secured …
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 …