How Power Grid Attacks are on the Rise and What Utilities Can Do About it The U.S. power grid is undergoing a surge in attacks as vandals, extremists, and cybercriminals target the nation’s critical infrastructure. Recent reports reveal that there have been 101 cyber and physical attacks on equipment that delivers electricity to the nation […]
Data protection in a medical institution such as a hospital or a public healthcare facility cannot be compromised. The nature of patient information being exchanged during daily operations such as personal details, bank information etc. means that even the slightest breach of security can plunge reputation into a downward spiral. Classified customer data fetches a huge price in underground channels. So, hackers are always on the prowl for individual details such as date of birth, SSN, card details, healthcare coverage and so on.
Financial services security takes center stage as more cyber attacks target valuable corporate networks. Protecting data centers that house crucial and confidential information has also become a mission critical priority. IT managers are solely responsible for preventing such security breaches which implies an in depth understanding of the digital environment in which their company functions. […]
There is a growing demand around the corporate world for risk based regulation and regulators. Its rising popularity can be partly attributed to the fact that the ‘risk-based’ concept can be interpreted differently by different people. For instance, a regulator would be adopting a risk based approach while responding to the risks associated with economic activity (risks […]