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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Cybersecurity challenges in the health care industry: Legal, regulatory, and risk considerations

Health care remains one of the most targeted and vulnerable sectors when it comes to cyberattacks. In fact, a recent breach at a major health care analytics firm exposed the data of 5.4 million U.S. patients, making it one of...more

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Passes First Cybersecurity Legislation for Regulating Critical Infrastructures

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INTRODUCTION - The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the "Bill"), as the first law in Hong Kong to deal with cybersecurity was passed on 19 March 2025, and will come into force on 1 January 2026....more

Accelerynt, Inc.

Agile Security: What It Really Takes to Be Ready

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“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear - Most security programs look good on paper. Policies exist. Controls are mapped. Frameworks are followed. Audits get...more

Dickinson Wright

Ohio’s Cyber Law For Local Governments: 5 Steps Over 75 Days to Meet the September 29 Deadline

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In its FY 2026 budget, Ohio quietly folded in a sweeping cybersecurity mandate that will require every “political subdivision” to have a cybersecurity program that aligns with recognized industry frameworks and adopt strict...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Last Piece of DORA Falls Into Place: 10 Lessons From the First Six Months

- What is new: The EU’s Delegated Regulation on Subcontracting has come into force, completing the legal framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Attention will now turn to enforcement. - Why it matters:...more

K2 Integrity

Navigating the Cybersecurity Minefield: Why Midsize Companies Need On-Demand Expertise in the Age of AI and Ransomware

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In today’s always-online world, cyber resilience is a business imperative. For midsize and fast-growing small companies, the stakes have never been higher. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), increasingly...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Challenges in Incident Management (and How to Stay Resilient)

A single outage can spiral into hours of downtime, frustrated customers, and significant revenue loss across your business....more

Fisher Phillips

Missouri Adopts New Data Breach Notice Law for Insurers – The 10 Things Insurers and Licensed Entities Need to Know

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As cybersecurity threats escalate, state legislatures across the country are tightening requirements for how insurance entities respond to data breaches – and thanks to a new law just passed several weeks ago, Missouri is...more

Phelps Dunbar

How Can Companies Guard Against Rising Nation-State Cyber Threats?

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The messages from government agencies and cybersecurity leaders at the end of June were clear – nation-state-sponsored cybersecurity threats are on the rise. Pro-Iranian “hacktivists” are targeting U.S. infrastructure and...more

Accelerynt, Inc.

Speed Without Control: When Automation Fails to Deliver

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Why automation without operational alignment increases risk, not agility - Automation in cybersecurity is everywhere. Alerts are routed instantly. Playbooks execute in seconds. Credentials are revoked, emails quarantined,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Texas Cyber Command: New Authority for Statewide Cybersecurity Coordination

While the Command’s authority applies only to governmental bodies, its creation signals a shift in how the state organizes its cybersecurity posture. This new law may have practical implications for vendors, contractors and...more

Accelerynt, Inc.

How I Learned to Prioritize in Cybersecurity—and Why It Changed Everything

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I didn’t plan on working in cybersecurity. My path wasn’t exactly traditional, but every job I had taught me how systems break—technical or operational, it didn’t matter. ...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The ICO’s Penalty Against 23andMe Brings New Emphasis on Cybersecurity Risks - Key Takeaways for U.S. Companies

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The dramatic increase in global reach that the internet provides U.S.-based companies comes as a double edge sword. While it significantly increases a company’s potential customer pool, it also subjects companies to...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

HB1127 Explained: North Dakota’s New InfoSec Requirements for Financial Corporations

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Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North Dakota. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2025....more

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[Webinar] Legal Data Intelligence - Mitigating and Managing Data Breach Incidents - July 21st, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

The world of data and tech are advancing at lightning speed. Associated with this, governments and regulators are imposing more robust frameworks and legislative requirements to help safeguard organisations and the data they...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Joint Release Warns of Iranian-Backed Cyber-Attacks

On June 30, 2025, a Joint Advisory was issued by the National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center issued...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

FBI Notes Increase in Cyber Activity Targeting Operational Technology

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On June 30, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) published a...more

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3 New Laws for Virginia Employers Went Into Effect on July 1: Are You Prepared?

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July 1 marked the effective date for three new laws that will create new rights for workers and new obligations for employers in Virginia: - Expansion of Non-Compete Ban – Virginia employers are now prohibited from...more

Morgan Lewis

Key Cybersecurity, Privacy, and National Security Considerations for Data Centers in 2025

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Unlike Europe’s comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation framework, the United States still lacks an all-encompassing data privacy statute. Instead, data centers operating in the United States must navigate a complex...more

Paul Hastings LLP

The Changing Cyber Threat Landscape and Lessons Learned From Data Breaches

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Last month, Paul Hastings sponsored the Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the Spring Privacy & Security Forum held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Cybersecurity Law Workshop featured three panels of...more

Maynard Nexsen

Urgent Cybersecurity Briefing: Scattered Spider Attacks

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Several insurance companies have been targeted this month by cyberattacks, including AFLAC, Erie Insurance, and Philadelphia Insurance. The threat actor, Scattered Spider, is now focusing on the insurance industry. We want to...more

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New SEC Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines are Coming: What 5 Things Should Covered Institutions Do to Prepare?

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The SEC’s amended Regulation S-P, adopted last year, will soon enhance data privacy protections for broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisors, and transfer agents. The updated rule requires these...more

Accelerynt, Inc.

You Passed the Test. But Can You Survive the Attack?

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“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard - Most security programs are designed to pass a test. Policies are documented. Controls are mapped. Tools are deployed. And for a...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The 2025 TPRM Study: Key Findings and Recommendations

The 2025 Mitratech Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Study conveys a clear message: the third-party risk landscape is evolving into a complex, interconnected ecosystem — one where every vendor, supplier, and partner plays a...more

Alston & Bird

Data Breach Data Reviews: Challenges and What You Need to Know

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Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team discusses how to overcome five challenges companies face in the wake of a data security incident when reviewing impacted data to comply with legal obligations....more

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