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How does Executive Order 14306 shift the cyber strategy for government contractors?

On June 6, a new Executive Order (EO) on cybersecurity altered the compliance landscape for federal contractors. The order pauses the imminent requirement for software vendors to formally attest compliance with the Secure...more

Key lessons on the False Claims Act for government contractors after Raytheon’s $8.4 million settlement

Government contractors should be on high alert following the recent announcement that Raytheon Company, its parent RTX Corporation, and Nightwing Group, LLC, have agreed to pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating...more

Employers: A cautionary tale about new cyber threats involving employee handbooks

Cybercriminals are obtaining copies of real or fake employee handbooks and distributing them by email, spoofing a legitimate employer email address so that the email and its attachment appear authentic. The email asks the...more

SEC Announces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

On Feb. 20, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) stating its focus will be on “combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors...more

It’s a New Year and a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup

2024 was another active year in cybersecurity, with high-profile vulnerabilities and data breaches, and government and private sector responses to them. Examples include pervasive ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare,...more

New Cybersecurity Requirements Are Coming For Federal Contractors Handling Sensitive Government Information

On Oct. 21, the new Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) rule (the “CUI Rule”) aligning requirements for federal contractors to properly safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) as outlined in Executive Order...more

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – It’s a Good Time to Update Your Training Program

This month is the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, cosponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s theme is “Secure Our World,” continuing what...more

[Webinar] Practical Advice on the SEC Rule: Cybersecurity Incidents and Risk Management Disclosures - January 25th, 10:00 am PT

Are you prepared for the new SEC Rule on Cybersecurity Incident and Risk Management Disclosures? Don't let your business get caught off guard! This webinar will cover important points about the rule and how to effectively...more

It’s a New Year and a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup

2023 was another active year in cybersecurity, with high profile vulnerabilities and data breaches, and government and private sector responses to them. Examples include pervasive ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare,...more

Incident Reporting: The Newly Proposed Cybersecurity Requirements

Last month the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council announced a major proposal regarding cybersecurity incident reporting and information. Comments currently are now due by February 2, 2024....more

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – It’s a Good Time to Update Your Training Program

This month is the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, cosponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s theme is “Secure Our World.” Cybersecurity...more

[Event] 2023 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Laws Summit - April 25th, Chicago, IL

Clark Hill is proud to invite you to its inaugural, in-person program, where legal, in-house and technical professionals will delve into the latest cyber and privacy topics and trends. Panelists will share insight into...more

CISA Warns About Vulnerabilities in a Commonly Used GPS Tracker

On July 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an Industrial Controls Systems Advisory (ICSA) detailing six vulnerabilities in the commonly used MiCODUS MV720 Global Positioning System (GPS)...more

It’s a New Year and a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup

2021 was a game-changing year in cybersecurity, with high profile vulnerabilities and data breaches, and government and private sector responses to them. Examples include Accellion, SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, Kaseya,...more

Be Vigilant for Fraudulent Emails – Even if They’re From the FBI

The FBI has reported that an email system was compromised and used to send out thousands of fraudulent emails about a fake cybercrime investigation to over 100,000 inboxes....more

11/17/2021  /  Cyber Crimes , Cybersecurity , Email , FBI , Fraud

CISA Releases Binding Operational Directive Aimed at Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

On Nov. 3, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released a Binding Operational Directive that establishes a catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise...more

October Is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Be Cyber Alert and Guard Against Business Email Compromise

This month is the 18th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States, sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cyber Security Alliance. This year’s theme is again...more

OFAC Issues Updated Guidance on Paying Ransom – Buyer Beware of Sanction Risks

On Sept. 21, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an Advisory updating and superseding its previous advisory issued Oct. 1, 2020. OFAC is careful to note that the Advisory is not law, and does not...more

Connecticut Amends its Data Breach Notification Law to Enhance Protection and Incentivize Cybersecurity

Connecticut has enacted two laws, both effective on Oct. 1, that enhance the protection of personal information and incentivize cybersecurity under its data breach notification law. The first, Public Act No. 21-59, which...more

Dear America: White House Pens Open Letter on Ransomware Threat

On June 3, the Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology released an open letter to corporate executives and business leaders, imploring them to take immediate...more

California Privacy Rights Act Poised to Push Past CCPA Protections

Passed in 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) took effect on January 1, 2020, although enforcement by the Attorney General was delayed until July 1, 2020. The CCPA embodied a significant move to provide consumers...more

Department of Defense Acquisition Delays Should Not Be Interpreted as CMMC Delay

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced an expected delay of 90 days in many of its major acquisition programs. The COVID-19 pandemic is just beginning to demonstrate its effect upon, and test the resiliency of,...more

Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage of COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Risk

With COVID-19 now a global pandemic, numerous scams, phishing campaigns, and malicious websites are proliferating. COVID-19’s impact is quickly shifting how businesses operate. Many employees are now working remotely in...more

The New Year Brings New Data Breach Laws

Complying with changing state-level privacy laws will be a business priority in 2020. Because the United States does not have a uniform Federal privacy law, a patchwork of state rules based on where customers live poses new...more

“Cyber Assaults Go Local: Why Ransomware Targeting City, County and State Governments is on the Rise”

Ransomware attacks against local governments and organizations are on the rise, shutting down key services and creating havoc....more

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