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The Department of Defense (DoD) has suspended the original cybersecurity certification program pending major changes. On November 4, 2021, the DoD announced the completion of an internal review of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and the release of Model 2.0.

Patricia Fisher, President and CEO of JANUS Associates, Inc. is one of the Founding Partners of the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) and continues on the board in addition to leading the Cyber Security Task Force. Ms. Fisher is also involved in other technology-oriented associations.

Cybercriminals Sell Access to International Shipping, Logistics Giants
The underground is offering initial access brokers with entry to companies key in global supply chains. Read Article
A Russian-based group has masqueraded as a legitimate cyber security consultancy. The Baston Secure company website, logo displayed as BS, hosted and hired multiple jobs for cyber security specialists and offered what appeared to be legitimate cyber security services.

Data breaches, insider threats, loss of client trust—these are all security and privacy threats all organizations face today. Learn more about what action Privacy and Security Professionals are taking today. #PSR21

It was reported today that a former executive of a health care provider accessed the Protected Health Information (PHI) of nearly 38,000 Individuals. Conflicting accounts also suggest 3rd party vendor involvement although that has not officially been confirmed.

New Ransomware Encrypts Your Data & Makes Nasty Threats, Too
A group behind the new ransomware variant threatens to go beyond encrypting data in their attempts to force victims to pay up. Read Article

T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach Affects Over 47 Million People
The stolen files include personal info such as names and social security numbers. Read Article

LockBit Ransomware Gang is Now Hiring Corporate Insiders
The group is hiring corporate insiders to infiltrate and encrypt corporate networks. In exchange, these insiders-cum-partners are promised millions of dollars. Read Article

Looking at the cybersecurity headlines from the past few years, we’ve seen significant data breaches happening more frequently and increasing in severity. At the same time, the cost of cyber insurance is rapidly rising, coverage limits are shrinking, and loss exclusions are more so than ever.