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Cyber Resilience – Which Managed Service Provider May be Right for You?

As the demand for security, transparency, and accountability rises, water and wastewater sector organizations are noticing the need to turn to managed service providers (MSPs) for their IT infrastructure management and data security needs. While less resourced utilities often consider utilizing MSPs, there are several nuances to consider that each organization may wish to consider regardless of scope or size. That said, WaterISAC is sharing information regarding MSP, the different types, and what to consider when choosing one.

International Partners Release Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection

Yesterday, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), CISA, FBI, NSA, and international partners released a joint guide titled “Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection.” The guide is designed to assist organizations in defining a baseline for event logging to mitigate malicious cyber threats.

Cyber Resilience – The Importance of Following Through with Employee Offboarding Processes

Effective employee offboarding is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of organizational security. As employees transition out of a company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, it is essential to manage the offboarding process thoughtfully and strategically. A well-executed offboarding experience not only leaves a positive impression on departing employees but will protect sensitive information and ensure the seamless transfer of responsibilities.

Ransomware Resilience – Key Indicators and Common Mistakes that Could Result in a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware actors continually refine their methods to take advantage of vulnerabilities and extort ransoms from both organizations and individuals. These attacks can disrupt core services and inflict serious financial and reputational harm underscoring the importance of maintaining constant vigilance. To do so, it is essential to understand the signs and typical mistakes that lead to these attacks. By identifying early warning signs and proactively addressing security vulnerabilities, organizations can protect themselves from becoming targets of ransomware.

FBI Effort to Increase Fraud Awareness Announces Nationwide “Take A Beat” Campaign

Yesterday, the FBI announced a nationwide campaign titled “Take A Beat” to increase awareness of Fraud and Scams impacting the public and to encourage reporting to law enforcement. During this campaign, the FBI will provide the public with information to raise awareness about various types of fraud and scams, offer tips for recognizing and preventing them, and explain how victims can report incidents to help protect others.

CISA ICS Advisories, Additional Alerts, Updates, and Bulletins – August 20, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published the following ICS security advisories, along with additional alerts, updates, and bulletins:

ICS Advisories:

  • There are no new ICS advisories to report

Additional Alerts, Updates, and Bulletins:

ICS/OT Ransomware – Dragos’s Most Recent Industrial Ransomware Analysis: Q2 2024

There was a notable rise in ransomware attacks targeting industrial organizations in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter according to the “Dragos Industrial Ransomware Analysis: Q2 2024” report. The report highlights a significant resurgence in threat actor activity, with large ransomware groups such as Royal ransomware and the Knight groups, rebranding as BlackSuit and RansomHub, respectively.

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