Brad Lyons 
The CrowdStrike-Microsoft outages on July 19, 2024, were primarily caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor for Windows. This update inadvertently triggered widespread “blue screen of death” errors on Windows systems, leading to significant disruptions across various sectors, including airlines, banking, media, emergency services, etc. Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform was also impacted due … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is vital in today’s technology-driven world. It is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to finance, by making processes more efficient and accurate. However, with this potential comes significant challenges, particularly around ensuring the safety and reliability of AI systems. To address these challenges, the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical … Read more
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has introduced a proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. This initiative aims to verify that defense contractors and subcontractors meet specified security standards across three CMMC levels throughout their contract duration. The proposed rule outlines security controls, assessment procedures, and prioritized programs, aligning with the … Read more
HITRUST, a leading organization specializing in information security and risk management, and StateRAMP (State Risk and Authorization Management Program) have announced a new pilot program that intends to create a path for StateRAMP certification. This initiative paves the way for organizations to meet high standards of security compliance with greater ease and efficiency, and HITRUST … Read more
Have you ever seen one of those old videos that shows a busy intersection with cars bumping into one another because there were no lights, signs, or protective measures in place? By now we know that traffic regulations mitigate risk and contribute to uniformity and safety. And there are intrinsic rewards for conformance, such as … Read more
As we begin the final quarter of 2023, the landscape of cybersecurity presents us with a dynamic terrain marked by constant change and innovation. The downside is that cyber threats, too, are innovating—and getting more costly. The average cost of a data breach has increased 15.3% from 2020 to 2023, according to IBM. “Cybercriminals are … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battle between defenders and attackers is relentless; as technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. At the FBI Atlanta Cyber Threat Summit in July, Director Christopher Wray warned that cybercriminals are weaponizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), and it is due to get worse as machine-learning models grow more … Read more
Several misconceptions exist surrounding ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and its standards. ISO is a longstanding international organization that develops and publishes standards, and some of its benefits include enhanced quality and efficiencies, stakeholder trust, and a market advantage. Yet, some ISO myths persist, and we are here to debunk them. The Top 5 most … Read more
In 2015, a phishing attack on the Joint Chiefs of Staff unclassified email servers caused an 11-day shutdown, affecting the work of 4,000 personnel. In 2019, the Defense Information Systems Agency network was breached, compromising countless employees’ Social Security numbers. The count of data breaches continues to increase, according to Forbes, up 128 million in … Read more
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