CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 20, 2023
Initial access broker posts targeting banks increase on dark web
Financial institutions should continuously monitor the dark web to identify threats and prevent breaches, Searchlight Cyber advises in a new study. Read more
How municipalities are dealing with being low-hanging targets for hackers
With lower budgets and staffing challenges, cities and municipalities must weather a host of difficulties not faced by their corporate brethren. But there are resources out there for local governments. Read more
Why and how CISOs should work with lawyers to address regulatory burdens
As the scope of cybersecurity related regulations grows, CISOs may need to partner more closely with legal teams to understand the changing requirements. Read more
House-passed US 2024 defense bill contains $13.5 billion for cyberspace activities
The just-passed House version of the annual must-pass National Defense Authorization Act contains a host of cybersecurity provisions, including new authorization for Cyber Command to analyze dark web information and work with Taiwan on defensive cybersecurity. Read more
Only half of organizations âvery preparedâ to meet global data privacy laws
Cybersecurity is the number one data privacy concern for global businesses as AI and biometrics increasingly play into the data privacy law equation. Read more
EU urged to prepare for quantum cyberattacks with coordinated action plan
European Policy Center calls for Europe to develop a quantum cybersecurity agenda, sharing information and best practices and reaching a common approach to the quantum transition. Read more
