A Cyber Christmas Carol
What could we possibly learn about cybersecurity from the Charles Dickens classic: A Christmas Carol, you ask? Well, pardon our parallels and allow us some latitude as we explore this holiday classic with a cyber theme.
Say No to Ransomware – Have a Plan!
Over the past several weeks, ransomware has been a widespread topic. However, on 02 July there was a bit of good news for a change. St John Ambulance, a “not-for-profit provider of specialist patient transport services across England” advised customers they were “subjected to a ransomware attack.” Fortunately, having a plan in place allowed St John Ambulance to resolve the issue within 30 minutes without paying any ransom demands.
Houses of Worship, Faith-Based Organizations, Charities, and Other Non-Profits: Yes, This CAN Happen to You.
by Jennifer Lyn Walker and Omar Tisza This post was originally informed by a TLP: GREEN FB-ISAO Monthly Threat Overview, distributed on 27 June 2019. It’s easy to adopt the “this won’t happen to me” mentality when it comes to fighting cyber…
Not Banking on Ransomware – Non-Profit Charities Facing Multiple Challenges After Being Impacted
A series of recent ransomware incidents are not only highlighting just how vulnerable faith-based organizations and charities are to this type of cyberattack, these incidents also demonstrate threat actors interest in targeting organizations that are often less prepared for a cyber incident and perception they may be more willing to pay the ransom
Truth and Consequences of Digital Extortion
by Jennifer Lyn Walker and Omar Tisza This post was originally informed by a TLP: GREEN FB-ISAO report distributed on 14 February 2019. Like every other business type, faith-based organizations (FBOs) are susceptible to digital extortion attacks. History has shown many cyber…
ACCESS CONTROLS: IS THAT A PHYSICAL OR CYBER SECURITY ISSUE? (YES.)
In our increasingly blended threat environment, FBOs need to continue to increase their mutual understanding and collaboration within the cyber and physical disciplines. Increased awareness of the various ways in which the two disciplines work together within access controls can help organizations from all industries improve their overall security posture.
Why Join FB-ISAO? Experts Emphasize the Importance of Participating in Information Sharing Organizations
As FB-ISAO completes the final actions to transition from our Initial Operating Capabilities to our Membership Model and enhanced services and capabilities, one of the things we’re most excited about is the opportunity to enhance member collaboration and information sharing…
