Cybersecurity and Risk Insights and Alerts
Cyber risks and threats continue to evolve, and firms are under pressure to meet SEC and FCA expectations for operational resilience as well as their own internal and client expectations for cybersecurity and privacy. Stay current on the latest cybersecurity, privacy, and risk threat and regulatory alerts, and build your cybersecurity and privacy knowledge with insights from our cybersecurity and technology risk experts.
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Cyber alerts and insights
Gas Pipeline Suffers Ransomware Attack
On February 18, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert detailing a ransomware attack suffered by a natural gas compression facility. The ransomware attack led to a two-day controlled shutdown of operations, causing significant loss of productivity and revenue.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Virginia Senate Passes Consumer Data Protection Act
The Virginia Senate has unanimously passed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and once approved by the governor, the law is set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. This data privacy law would grant privacy rights and consumer protection to Virginia residents. Learn how to prepare for these new protections.
- Cybersecurity
- Privacy
2021 Regulatory Reminders and Upcoming Deadlines for European firms
A summary of key tasks for compliance teams with a European presence along with a summary of FCA’s priorities during 2021, our analysis of key regulatory developments, and an outline of longer-term trends.
- Compliance
- Brexit
- Cybersecurity
- RegTech
- Mirabella
- ESG
7 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft During the 2021 Tax Season
As the U.S. tax filing season kicks off, it’s important to be on the lookout for tax scams, especially those related to COVID-19 or any stimulus payments. Here are our tips for staying diligent and resources to share with your employees and friends.
- Cybersecurity
- COVID-19
ACA Aponix Cybersecurity Checklist
Does your cybersecurity program meet the requirements of regulators as well as your own internal and client expectations? Evaluate your cybersecurity program with our free checklist.
- Cybersecurity
- BCP
Apple iOS Updated; SonicWall Cybersecurity Products Hacked
This alert contains information about security vulnerabilities addressed by Apple® in its iOS® 14.4 update, as well as the recent breach of SonicWall® cybersecurity products. Learn how to protect yourself from these breaches.
- Cybersecurity