Governance, Risk and Compliance

Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known as "Pompompurin" within the online hacking community, was arrested at his New York home around 4:30 p.m. last Wednesday and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, an FBI agent said in a sworn statement filed in Southern District of New York court last week.

Research this month found that of the 414 new board seats allocated to top companies in 2022, just 14% went to individuals with backgrounds in cybersecurity.

Cyber threats and the risks they present are too pervasive today – and that’s why companies need board members who are well-versed in cybersecurity.

Among the proposed rules are requirements for broker-dealers to notify their customers about the data breach within 30 days, while immediately informing the SEC of cyber incidents.

Bogged down by financial issues and staffing shortages, rural hospitals are in dire need for federal assistance for cybersecurity.

CyberScoop reports that mounting cybersecurity threats against critical infrastructure entities have prompted the National Infrastructure Advisory Council to advance mandatory cybersecurity standards not only for the organizations but also for tech vendors providing their systems.

Jelly Bean Communications didn’t patch known flaws in its website, which led to the hacking of over 500,000 applications of a Florida children's health insurance site, DoJ argued.