CyberWire Daily

A breach in the U.S. Treasury.

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Jan 2, 2025
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Mick Baccio
Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk, discusses the alarming breach of the U.S. Treasury by Chinese hackers and the vulnerabilities exposed in Chrome extensions and cloud servers. He highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors. Topics include proposed HIPAA updates to protect health data and the implications of recent legislative efforts. Baccio emphasizes the resilience gap and the critical need for effective security training to navigate evolving cyber threats.
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INSIGHT

Cybersecurity Resilience Gap

  • Many organizations prioritize innovation over foundational security, like prioritizing cool new tools over MFA.
  • This can create a "cybersecurity resilience gap" where organizations are less prepared for common threats.
ADVICE

Focus on Foundational Security

  • Prioritize foundational security measures, like asset inventory, MFA, and patch management.
  • These "cyber veggies" are essential for a strong security posture.
INSIGHT

Supply Chain and Resilience

  • Supply chain security is important, but it's one aspect of overall organizational resilience.
  • Focus on foundational security to improve resilience against various threats, including supply chain attacks.
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