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NIST Releases Updated Draft Guidelines regarding AI Use in Identity Systems

September 20, 2024 By Seol Namgoong and Kim Peretti

On August 21, 2024, the National Institution of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the second draft of its Digital Identity Guidelines, which provides federal agencies with a framework for identity proofing and authentication of external employees, government contractors, and individuals accessing government information systems and services. Building on the first draft of the guidance, the […]

Filed Under: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Government Access to Data, NIST

Ransomware Activity Trends in Q2 2024

September 19, 2024 By Kim Peretti and Alysa Austin

Ransomware attacks are hitting record highs in 2024 and show no sign of slowing down as new criminal groups enter the scene and employ a variety of evolving tactics. This post identifies key highlights of ransomware activity in 2024 so far. Multiple recent security reports have reported a significant increase in ransomware attacks claimed by […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Ransomware

New Joint CISA – FBI – DC3 Guidance Advises On Ransomware Threats Linked to Iran-Backed Hackers: What Enterprises Need to Know

September 5, 2024 By Kim Peretti and Zain Haq

A recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) warns of increased collaboration between Pioneer Kitten, an Iranian state-backed threat actor, and various ransomware groups. The advisory highlights how Iranian threat actors are leveraging relationships with affiliates […]

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Department of Justice Intervenes in Cybersecurity Qui Tam Action Against Georgia Tech

August 30, 2024 By Kim Peretti, Andrew Liebler and Andrew Rice

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a Complaint-In-Intervention in the case of United States of America ex rel. Christopher Craig and Kyle Koza, v. Georgia Tech Research Corp. and Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (d/b/a the Georgia Institute of Technology) (United States v. Georgia […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Data Security, Enforcement, FCA, National Security, NIST Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of Justice (DOJ), FCA, Litigation, National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Joint International Guidance for Event Logging and Threat Detection

August 30, 2024 By Kim Peretti, Lance Taubin and Zain Haq

On August 21, 2024, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency, alongside government agencies in key global allies, including Australia, the UK, Canada, and Japan, released guidance on event logging and threat detection best practices. The guidance was published in response to the increased prevalence of threat actors employing Living of the Land (LOTL) […]

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