Cybersecurity News September 2024

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2024 Deloitte-NASCIO Survey Finds States Face Growing Cybersecurity Threats, Tight Budgets

The 2024 edition of the biennial cybersecurity report from Deloitte and the National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) found 86% of state chief information security officers (CISOs) say their responsibilities are growing, yet more than one-third do not have a dedicated cybersecurity budget. Four of the 51 state CISOs surveyed said their state IT budgets allocate less than 1% for cybersecurity. Read more

Role of AI in Detecting and Mitigating Advanced Cybersecurity Threats
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats have grown in complexity and frequency. As more organizations and individuals rely on digital infrastructure, the risks posed by cyber-attacks have surged. Threat actors leverage sophisticated techniques like ransomware, phishing, malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to exploit vulnerabilities. The traditional methods of defending against these cyber threats often fall short due to their reactive nature and limited scalability. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape by providing proactive, efficient, and scalable solutions to detect and mitigate advanced cybersecurity threats.
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Balancing challenges of building effective OT cybersecurity teams across OT/ICS environments

OT cybersecurity teams have an indispensable role to play when it comes to guarding critical infrastructure installations across the threat landscape. Assembling the right cybersecurity team to deal with these challenges calls for a multifaceted endeavor that requires a keen understanding of both the digital and operational realms. While cybersecurity skills are purely non-negotiable, an understanding of the intricacies of ICS (industrial control systems) and control process systems can make a candidate more preferred. It helps organizations strike a balance because it then allows team members to solve the specific problems associated with the OT environment. Read more

US DOE invests $23 million in ten projects to boost energy system security and resilience

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of nearly US$23 million in ten projects aimed at enhancing the security, resilience, and reliability of the nation’s energy systems. These selected projects will focus on developing advanced tools and technologies to protect energy systems from various threats, including cyber, physical, and natural hazards.

The projects, selected by the DOE Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), will research to advance mitigation strategies for various threats to the energy sector, including cyber and physical threats, climate-based hazards, and natural disasters. Read more

Democratic Senators Propose Mandatory Cybersecurity Standards in Healthcare and Greater Accountability

Two Democratic senators have announced new legislation to update XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen, increase oversight of, and compliance with security standards for health information. The proposed legislation will address healthcare infrastructure cybersecurity and ensure that serious financial penalties are imposed for compliance failures. Read more

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