Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Lessons Learned from the Defense Industrial Base The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has faced multiple cybersecurity breaches due to inadequate compliance programs, resulting in significant operational and financial impacts. Here are some key events to consider: 2016: U.S. Navy Breach APT attackers targeted an unnamed U.S. Navy contractor, resulting in the compromise of sensitive military data, including submarine and missile plans. The incident highlighted a lack of stringent cybersecurity practices and controls within contractor environments, which can lead to severe national security risks. 2018: Shipbuilder Attack An international shipbuilder supporting U.S. Navy projects, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted operations and led to the loss of commercially sensitive information. The breach revealed gaps in network security and vendor compliance that facilitated the attack. 2021: Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability Exploited International espionage group leveraged zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange to target companies within the DIB, impacting supply chains and exposing sensitive data. This incident underscored the importance of timely patch management and supply chain risk management. 2022: Large Prime Contractor Cyber Incident In a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, adversaries accessed a large prime contractor's sensitive project information, including missile systems data. The breach resulted from vulnerabilities in third-party contractor systems, emphasizing the need for better compliance and third-party risk assessments. June 2024: CrowdStrike Outage CrowdStrike’s major outage affected its Falcon platform, causing disruptions for defense contractors relying on its endpoint security services. This incident revealed how reliance on a single cybersecurity vendor without contingency planning can impact operational resilience and security monitoring. These breaches and incidents serve as reminders that cybersecurity compliance is not just a checkbox exercise -- it’s essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining operational stability. Don’t let non-compliance become your weakness! Partner with Maika'i Consulting Solutions to secure your operations and meet compliance requirements. Do you know of any other significant cybersecurity incidents that might have been prevented with a strong compliance program in place? We’d love to hear your thoughts—share your insights in the comments below! 👇🏽
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Radiant Logistics disclosed a cybersecurity incident this morning that impacted their Canadian operations. Key parts of the update are: - They detected the initial stages of a cybersecurity incident related to its Canadian operations around March 14, 2024. - Canadian operations were isolated which has caused service delays for customers in Canada. - The Company’s U.S. and other international operations have continued without disruption throughout this process Logistics are often overlooked but they are a pillar to the global economy. Follow the incident page (and sign up for alerts on new/updated incidents) for further updates. They have not yet filed their 10-K with the new Cybersecurity disclosure requirements around cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance so we can't yet assess how they manage cybersecurity risk. #cybersecurity #sec #8k Christopher Hetner https://lnkd.in/giugc_pj
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Comsec by HUB Security - Incident Response Recent research underscores a critical issue: nearly 90% of organizations that experience a cyber attack suffer damage before successfully containing security incidents. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for innovative strategies in investigation and response. Key challenges such as delays in resolving incidents, lack of visibility, and insufficient skills continue to hinder IT security teams. As businesses navigate these complexities, professional incident response (IR) teams are proving to be a vital solution to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks. The journey towards fortified security is underway, with increased investments in forensics and incident response expected to play a pivotal role in safeguarding against emerging threats. Our Incident Response Team has decades of experience across various industries, enabling rapid issue resolution with a refined, best-in-class methodology: 🔍 Identify: We identify the breach's root cause by classifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), mimicking the attacker's process through the Execution Chain. 🛡️ Contain: Understanding the threat's stage, we contain its scope and magnitude, patching compromises to isolate the attack. 🗑️ Eradicate: Our experts remove the threat from your system or network, staying up-to-date on the latest threats. 🔄 Recovery: We restore services and validate complete threat removal to ensure business continuity. 📈 Lessons Learned: We evaluate the breach and recommend improvements to your security posture and incident readiness. For more information - https://lnkd.in/dZbNf_z3 Maya Shnaiderman, Asaf Mor, Ron Alhadif, Henk Jan Hogebrug, Ronald M. #Incidentresponse #IR #IRP #IRT #cybersecurity
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🚨Cybersecurity SEC 8-K filing alert: Radiant Logistics, Inc. 🚨 Hello LinkedIn Community! Let's discuss a recent cybersecurity challenge faced by Radiant Logistics, Inc., specifically within their Canadian operations. 🚨🌎 On March 14, 2024, Radiant Logistics detected the early signs of a cybersecurity incident through their vigilant IT systems monitoring. This proactive detection allowed them to spring into action immediately, implementing their incident response and business continuity protocols to curb the unauthorized activity. Entity Affected: Radiant Logistics, Inc. Incident Focus: Early-stage cybersecurity incident impacting Canadian operations Response Actions: The company took decisive steps to isolate its Canadian operations from the broader network, while also enlisting cybersecurity and forensics experts to assist in assessing, containing, and remedying the situation. Although this incident led to service delays for Canadian customers, Radiant Logistics is on the path to recovery, with systems restoration expected to be largely completed within the week. It's worth noting that their U.S. and other international operations have proceeded without interruption, showcasing the effectiveness of their segmented approach to network security. As the investigation continues, it's reassuring to know that, thus far, the incident hasn't significantly impacted the company's overall operations or financial stability. These incidents underscore the critical need for real-time data breach alerts within security programs: - Stay Ahead: Immediate awareness can drive swift action. - Risk Management: Assessing the breach's scope is vital for damage control. - Public Trust: Transparency in communication maintains stakeholder confidence. #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #DigitalSecurity #RadiantLogistics
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