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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
💸AT&T’s Multi-Million Dollar Fiasco
Happy Saturday! 👏 CISOs are juggling a lot these days. Along with tighter budgets, they’re facing rising demands for legal accountability 👩🏽⚖️ and stricter reporting requirements. While some CISOs are lucky enough to see an increase in resources, challenges like inconsistent metrics and limited data access continue to hinder meaningful progress. ✋🏽
Over at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ✈️ the leadership made a bold choice and refused to pay a hacker’s ransom. While the Port of Seattle stands firm, the risk of sensitive data leaks is a shadow that still looms over the decision. 😟
Let’s dive in, shall we? 🏊🏽♂️
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