Starting October 1, 2026, Connecticut’s new bill, Raised Bill No. 117, will require organizations to hire outside forensic experts and submit a detailed report to the state if they discover a data breach affecting at least 100,000 Connecticut residents. This only applies to Connecticut residents and excludes non-CT residents. For organizations across the U.S. handling Connecticut resident data, a single large breach could trigger Connecticut’s requirements regardless of location. For CISOs, CIOs, General Counsel, and privacy leaders, this bill demands immediate updates to incident response, forensics, and cybersecurity strategies.

Celebrate Data Privacy Week 2026 with JANUS Associates. Strengthen cybersecurity, reduce breach risk, and build a resilient data protection and privacy program.

Cybersecurity in 2025 moved decisively from “advanced persistent threat” to “always-on, AI-enabled risk,” especially for regulated, security‑sensitive sectors. Executives planning for 2026 should treat cyber as an integrated business risk discipline, not a series of point technology decisions.

With smaller teams, older technology and fewer resources, small businesses face an increased risk of cyber attacks. In fact, 50% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Small businesses also have a more difficult time recovering from a cyber attack - 60% will close within six months following a cyber security incident. Here are some common tactics cyber criminals use, and ways to strengthen your business’ cyber security: 

Cybersecurity incidents can have extensive and far-reaching impacts on businesses, extending well beyond financial losses.

Here are some of the key areas where businesses might experience significant costs due to cybersecurity breaches:

As technology becomes more intertwined with every organization, the risk of a successful cyber-attack also grows. Without a clear understanding of where your security measures may fall short, your operations remain vulnerable to potential threats, disruptions, and other detrimental outcomes.

In the ever-evolving digital realm of today, it is imperative for stakeholders to enforce robust security measures and implement innovative protocols to protect sensitive information and strengthen their infrastructure.