Monthly Archives: September 2017

Grid Hacking. New Study Reveals Dragonfly 2.0. 3 Bits informed:intel on Who, How and Why

A review of grid security by Symatec reveals that since 2015 hackers have been trying to gain access to the energy sector. Here’s what you need to know:

  • It’s not only US based energy sector that is being targeting. The energy sectors in the U.S., Switzerland and Trukey.
  • New technology targets. the hackers are looking for expanded access to operational systems & are taking screenshots of all systems in use to outline their function
  • Hackers gained access through malware and phishing employees…

Model Law. New Kid on the Block. 9 Selling Points for Insurance Cyber Security Regulation.

 National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s approved Insurance Data Security Model Law to improve cyber risk management in the U.S. insurance market.

What does the model law do?

  • establish industry standards for data security
  • applies to insurers, brokers, and agents
  • requires companies to have written information security program protecting sensitive data
  • requires annual cetification to state insurance commissioners
  • requires notification of data breaches within 72 hours
  • encourages…

3 Options to Fund State Election Cyber Security

  • Direct State Funding
  • Federal Funding via National Institute of Standards and Technology, which Congressional budget bills defund
  • State Funding Via an agency that oversees election cybersecurity

8 States have a plan to replace their voting machines: MN, MI, NV, NM, CO, AR, MD, RI

Politico | Cash-strapped states brace for Russian hacking fight

Governing | State Election Officials Need Money to Boost Cybersecurity, But Where Will They Get It?