Today, it seems hardly a month passes without a report of another business falling victim to a data breach. Over the past few years, some of the largest and well-known companies such as Equifax, Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Anthem,… Read more
On December 31, 2017, contractors and subcontractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD) will be required to provide adequate security measures on all covered information systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information (CDI) in accordance with Defense… Read more
Cybersecurity insurance policies should be a key piece of your cybersecurity protection plan. However, don’t let yourself get tricked into believing that all policies are created equal. Just like any insurance policy, there are many points to consider. Here are… Read more
Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines Are Approaching Entities contracting with the Department of Defense (DOD) face a December 31, 2017 deadline to comply with modified DOD cybersecurity requirements. The modified requirements impose heightened reporting obligations, which require investigation and rapid reporting of… Read more
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 goes into effect on December 31, 2017. This “Cyber Clause” applies to most companies that do business directly with the Department of Defense as well as subcontractors and vendors. The Cyber Clause applies… Read more
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Vandeventer Black is pleased to provide another in a series of articles designed to increase awareness of some of the complex issues and challenges that face businesses in our increasingly interconnected world. Recently,… Read more
Minimum protection standards are required for financial and insurance businesses licensed or required to be licensed in New York, even if the company HQ is located elsewhere. The New York State Department of Financial Services has enacted wide-sweeping cybersecurity regulations which set… Read more
News broke on Friday that a massive ransomware attack had crippled businesses around the globe. Today, experts are anticipating that the same ransomware and potential new copycat attacks will continue to multiply as workers begin their weeks. Ransomware is a form… Read more
As the first two months of the year come to an end and New Year’s resolutions fade away, it’s time to revisit what can be done to better protect your company’s sensitive and proprietary information in 2017. One way to… Read more
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