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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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