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FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, March 2024 Edition

March 28, 2024

In March’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the State of AI, trends in threat actor behavior post-disruption, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Chambers Cybersecurity 2024 Global Practice Guide, USA

March 14, 2024

Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante contributed to the latest edition of the Chambers Cybersecurity 2024 Global Practice Guide for the USA, commenting on election security, key regulations, frameworks, and more.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, February 2024 Edition

February 29, 2024

In February’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, black hat generative AI tools, exploitation of remote administration tools, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Business Continuity Planning for Times of Crisis

February 21, 2024

Head of Cybersecurity for EMEA and APAC, David Dunn, discusses the fundamentals of business continuity, and what steps organizations in Germany should take to protect their business from disaster.

2024 In-House Counsel: Perspectives from Asia

February 7, 2024

Head of Cybersecurity for Hong Kong Eva Kwok discusses how General Counsel in the Asia region have become increasingly focused on how to advise on the legal implications of cybersecurity attacks.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, January 2024 Edition

January 31, 2024

In January’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about threats posed by compromised network devices, EMEA TotalTest Simulation service, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Rising to the Challenge

January 10, 2024

FTI Consulting’s David Dunn and Sonia Cheng participated in a panel discussion on mastering data breach response amid ransomware as part of the IAPP Data Protection Congress 2023.

10 Global Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

January 9, 2024

Anthony J. Ferrante, alongside global leaders and industry experts at FTI Consulting, share their predictions for the most impactful cybersecurity trends to look out for in 2024.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, December 2023 Edition

December 28, 2023

In December’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about 2024 cybersecurity predictions, increased cyber risk during the holiday season, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Cybersecurity and White Collar Crime

December 15, 2023

In this video, Senior Managing Director Michael Driscoll discusses the challenges organizations face in protecting themselves against white collar crime in the cybersecurity space.

How to Create an Effective Business Continuity Plan

December 7, 2023

A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster. Senior Managing Director Todd Renner provides his expertise on how to create one.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, November 2023 Edition

November 30, 2023

In November’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about NYDFS Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules, geopolitical impact on cybersecurity threats, empowering the board, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

How to Prepare for the Worst

November 10, 2023

In this video, Matt Chevraux, Managing Director, describes how organizations can prepare for worst case scenarios with cybersecurity incident response simulations, as known as table-top exercises.

Cybersecurity Regulation

November 8, 2023

Simon Onyons, Managing Director, discusses the new cyber regulatory landscape and what general counsel and risk and compliance teams need to do to meet evolving and fragmented regulatory requirements.

Future-Proofing White-Collar Crime Defenses

November 1, 2023

In this article, Senior Managing Director Mike Driscoll and other FTI Consulting experts discuss how GCs can protect their organizations in the face of emerging technology.

Understanding the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements

October 31, 2023

Jordan Rae Kelly, Head of Cybersecurity for the Americas, and Mike Maloney, former Chief Accountant of the Division of Enforcement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, share their perspectives on the SEC’s new cybersecurity disclosure rules.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, October 2023 Edition

October 31, 2023

In October’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ransomware negotiation tactics, Living Off The Land techniques, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Sibos 2023 – Cybersecurity’s Next Era

October 3, 2023

FTI Cybersecurity expert Adriana Villasenor shares a summary of her key takeaways from Sibos 2023, a global gathering to reflect on the future of the global payments system.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, September 2023 Edition

September 29, 2023

In September’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about phishing, QakBot infrastructure, our SEC cybersecurity compliance services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Ransomware Trends: What Every Exec Needs to Know

September 8, 2023

As ransomware continues to grow and become more sophisticated, successful criminal groups are also enhancing their efficiency. Laurance Dine, Managing Director, shares his expert opinion.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, August 2023 Edition

August 31, 2023

In August’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, Ivanti Zero-Day, our UK and EU cybersecurity compliance services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

What is the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)?

August 18, 2023

In this article for ITPro, Head of Cybersecurity for EMEA and APAC David Dunn comments on how the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will help organizations proactively identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

How to Get a True View of Cyber Risk

August 4, 2023

The general counsel and chief information security officer partnership is one of the most important elements in ensuring data is kept safe.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, July 2023 Edition

July 31, 2023

In July’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about SEC’s cybersecurity rules, our cybersecurity ransomware prevention services, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

The Internet of Medical Things and Cybersecurity Risk

July 10, 2023

The healthcare and life sciences industry continues to be plagued by cybersecurity threats. In this article, Robert Stanislaro, Matt Chevraux and Jamie Singer discuss Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) cyber attacks.

Alert: CL0P Ransomware Group

June 29, 2023

Law firms have been identified as victims by the CL0P ransomware group, who has been actively exploiting a vulnerability in a popular file transfer tool to steal data and sensitive information.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, June 2023 Edition

June 29, 2023

In June’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about EU AI regulation, our offensive security & stress testing services, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Top Advantages and Disadvantages of AI

June 21, 2023

Is AI good or bad? Head of Cybersecurity for the Americas Jordan Rae Kelly shares her perspective on AI in this article for TechTarget.

Leveraging Cybersecurity as a Business Growth Enabler

June 5, 2023

Cybersecurity is becoming a key component of organizational ESG goals. In this article, Senior Managing Directors Wouter Veugelen and Miriam Wrobel discuss how strong cybersecurity not only protects an organization’s networks, but also adds overall value.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, May 2023 Edition

May 31, 2023

In May’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about Snake malware, our U.S. Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 services, and recent awards, thought leadership, and events.

5 Ways Security Testing Can Aid Incident Response

May 18, 2023

In this article for Dark Reading, Head of EMEA Cybersecurity David Dunn and Senior Director Nebu Varghese discuss key considerations to build and maintain a cybersecurity testing program.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, April 2023 Edition

April 28, 2023

In April’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the NCSC Warns of Emerging Threat to Critical National Infrastructure, our cybersecurity aviation capabilities, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

The Anatomy of an Insider Threat

April 13, 2023

In this article for Infosecurity Magazine, Senior Directors Kevin Hughes and Tim de Sousa dive into the world of insider threats and how organizations can spot and mitigate these threats.

Breaking Down the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act

April 12, 2023

On 17 February 2023, the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) requirements came into effect. In this blog post, Senior Managing Director Wouter Veugelen breaks down what this means and how organisations should proceed.

Critical Data Breach Preparedness to Implement Now

April 3, 2023

In this blog post, David Dunn, Head of Cybersecurity for the EMEA and APAC regions, and Renato Fazzone, Senior Managing Director, explain why companies should prepare for the worst-case scenario as part of their overall disaster recovery plan.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, March 2023 Edition

March 30, 2023

In March’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the United States National Cybersecurity Strategy, our access control investigation and review capabilities, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Expert Takeaways from the National Cybersecurity Strategy

March 14, 2023

In response to President Biden’s newly released National Cybersecurity Strategy, experts from the FTI Cybersecurity and FTI Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Communications teams share their thoughts on the implications of this framework.

NYDFS Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules

March 2, 2023

In this podcast episode, FTI Consulting experts Todd Renner and Adriana Villasenor are joined by Erez Liebermann, partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, to discuss the updates to the Part 500 cybersecurity rules from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, February 2023 Edition

February 28, 2023

In February’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about romance scams, our cybersecurity cannabis capabilities, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, January 2023 Edition

January 31, 2023

In January’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about regulation impacting the financial services industry, our CFIUS cybersecurity services, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, December 2022 Edition

December 29, 2022

In December’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about national cyber regulations, our NIST software provider services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Nine Tips to Achieve Secure IT Infrastructure

December 16, 2022

In this article, FTI Consulting experts share nine tips that will help organizations strengthen their IT infrastructure, so they are well prepared for legal and regulatory matters and able to react quickly in the event of an incident.

NYDFS & its Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules

December 1, 2022

Recently, the NYDFS released proposed amendments to its Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules. In this video, FTI Consulting experts discuss what these changes mean for financial services companies from a cybersecurity, legal, and communications perspective.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, November 2022 Edition

November 30, 2022

In November’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about election security, our DORA compliance services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

EU Expands Cyber Rules for Airline Flight Safety

November 2, 2022

New cybersecurity rules in Europe will for the first time require a swath of aviation suppliers to identify and defend against hacking risks to flight safety. In this article for the Wall Street Journal, cybersecurity expert Thomas Hutin comments on some of the challenges smaller companies will face in meeting these requirements.

A National Cybersecurity Strategy Is Coming. Are You Prepared?

November 2, 2022

We don’t know exactly what will be in the upcoming national cybersecurity strategy, but the policy will almost certainly be an improvement on the status quo. In this piece for Corporate Compliance Insights, Anthony J. Ferrante, Global Head of Cybersecurity, discusses what organizations should expect.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, October 2022 Edition

October 31, 2022

In October’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our SWIFT Customer Security Programme capabilities, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

A Little Calm Goes a Long Way After a Cyber Attack

October 24, 2022

In this Q&A with the FTI Journal, Senior Managing Director Tracy Wilkison preaches patience and preparation to mitigate potential compliance issues before rushing to get back online.

The Dominos Theory of Cybersecurity

October 21, 2022

Following his appearance on the show Domino Masters, the FTI Journal interviewed cybersecurity expert Greg Berkin to share what he knows about setting up (and knocking down) dominoes and how that can help organizations from being hacked.

Safeguarding Protected Health Information

October 19, 2022

In this article, FTI Consulting experts identify pre-breach and post-breach strategies and provide key considerations for organizations when closing the gap between compliance and security.

How the FBI Stumbled in the War on Cybercrime

October 18, 2022

In an article for Pro Publica, Global Head of Cybersecurity, Anthony J. Ferrante provided insight into his career as a special agent in the Cyber Division of the FBI.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, September 2022 Edition

September 30, 2022

In September’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about FERC’s notice of proposed rulemaking, our cybersecurity expert witness capabilities, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Cybersecurity’s New Quantum Shift

September 7, 2022

In this article for Infosecurity Magazine, FTI Cybersecurity expert Kevin Hughes comments on quantum security, explaining why post quantum algorithms offer a solution to Q-day dangers and discussing the trial of quantum-secured connections.

The NIS2 Directive

September 6, 2022

In this podcast episode, FTI Cybersecurity experts are joined by external guests David McIlwaine and Stuart Davey from Pinsent Masons. Together, the group discusses the latest iteration of the Network and Information Security Directive, more commonly referred to as NIS2, and how this proposed legislation will impact businesses.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, August 2022 Edition

August 31, 2022

In August’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about Black Hat USA, our cybersecurity energy services, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

#HowTo: Enhance Data Security and Privacy

August 29, 2022

In this article for Infosecurity Magazine, FTI Consulting experts share five tips that address key phases of cybersecurity and data privacy resilience.

What You May Not Know About DORA — But Should

August 29, 2022

The European Council will formalize its Digital Operational Resilience Act (“DORA”) later this year, leaving firms less than 24 months to ensure compliance with the new regulations. In this article, FTI Consulting experts answer questions related to the new framework that may be on the minds of boards and senior managers, and explain how acting now has major advantages.

Cryptocurrency Mixer Tornado Cash Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department

August 19, 2022

Due to the recent sanction of tumbler/mixer Tornado Cash by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, many organizations engaged in digital assets may need a refresh in their operational practices. FTI Consulting experts explore their perspectives on this ruling and discuss operational refinements that will ensure companies’ adherence to regulations.

Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022

August 1, 2022

In this podcast episode, FTI Consulting experts are joined by external guest Adam Griffin from Maynard Cooper. The group discusses the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, which aims to develop a clearer picture of the threats facing the United States and how better to organize a collaborative response strategy to these attacks.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, July 2022 Edition

July 29, 2022

In July’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the U.S. federal cybersecurity strategy, our cyber incident response simulations, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, June 2022 Edition

June 30, 2022

In June’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the latest from RSA, our cybersecurity social engineering services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

The Data Breach Response Checklist

June 30, 2022

In this article for The Oath, FTI Consulting experts highlight the important elements of an incident response plan and how leveraging machine learning and AI tools can enable a swift and transparent response.

The Cyber World Turns to M&A

June 28, 2022

As the cyber world evolves, it is increasingly clear that companies moving through a transaction could be the ideal targets. Corporate leaders need to consider why a deal can draw out bad actors, what risks this poses to the deal itself, and how best to achieve success in the face of this new era of cyber threats.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

June 21, 2022

In this article for Directors & Boards, FTI Consulting’s Pat Bolger and Kelly Miller share why boards must use their oversight role to move the focus on cybersecurity past regulatory compliance and toward the goals of identifying threats before they happen and being able to respond quickly should an incident occur, to truly protect their organizations.

Medical Robotics: the Fears and Frontiers

June 20, 2022

In this article for Healthcare Digital, our experts explore cybersecurity and medical devices in healthcare and discuss what’s next for robotics.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, May 2022 Edition

May 31, 2022

In May’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about cryptocurrency threats, our private equity services, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

The Cybersecurity Evolving Landscape

May 27, 2022

At the 2022 International Telecoms Week Conference, FTI Cybersecurity experts moderated a session with experts from Cloudflare, Quantum Computing, Verizon, and HGC Global Communication.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, April 2022 Edition

April 28, 2022

In April’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about new tools targeting critical infrastructure devices, our critical infrastructure offering, and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Cybersecurity Is Essential to ESG and Corporate Governance

April 21, 2022

In this article for Directors & Boards, FTI Consulting’s Erica Vinish and Adriana Villasenor discuss how the increasingly digital landscape of business is proving that you can’t have a complete appreciation of environmental, social, and corporate governance concerns without extensive knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, March 2022 Edition

March 31, 2022

In March’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about global cyber threats to critical infrastructure, our 360 incident response offering, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, February 2022 Edition

February 28, 2022

In February’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about state-sponsored cyber threats, cybersecurity services for the construction industry, and recent media mentions, awards, thought leadership, and events.

Alert: State-Sponsored Cyber Threats

February 23, 2022

In this Actionable Guidance Alert, we share information related to state-sponsored cyber threats and immediate recommendations organizations can take to mitigate cyber risk.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, January 2022 Edition

January 31, 2022

In January’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about our alert on state-sponsored cyber threats, penetration testing capabilities, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, December 2021 Edition

December 22, 2021

In December’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about the Log4j vulnerability, our Office of the Chief Risk Officer solution, and recent awards, thought leadership, and events.

Third-Party Cyber Risk

December 13, 2021

In this podcast episode, FTI Cybersecurity expert Oli Price is joined by DWF’s Mark Hendry and Tughan Thuraisingam to discuss third-party cyber risk challenges while offering tangible advice for business leaders.

Take Action!

November 23, 2021

In this article for The Oath, we share five practical steps that organizations in the Middle East can implement to build, improve, and sustain a robust cybersecurity culture.

How Cyber Attacks Target Stakeholders

November 18, 2021

In this article for O’Dwyers, our cybersecurity communications experts discuss the reputational impact of double extortion tactics and how companies can respond.

Cybersecurity Due Diligence in the M&A Process

November 18, 2021

In this podcast episode, FTI Cybersecurity expert David Dunn is joined by external guests from DWF, Jay Birch and Shervin Nahid, to discuss cybersecurity due diligence in the M&A process.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, October 2021 Edition

October 28, 2021

In October’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about our Cybersecurity Awareness Month activity and recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Why Energy Sector Cybersecurity Is Essential

October 28, 2021

In this FTI Journal article, our Cybersecurity and Communications experts discuss why energy sector cybersecurity is essential and emphasize the need to develop robust incident response plans.

Putin’s Army of Hackers are Targeting America

October 26, 2021

Global Head of Cybersecurity, Anthony J. Ferrante, appeared on CNN’s Situation Room to discuss the possible motivations behind the latest cyber attacks targeting US IT providers.

Balancing Cybersecurity and Your Hospital’s Digital Transformation

October 21, 2021

With the need to continue to push ahead with digital transformation while maintaining the highest safety standards, health care leaders must assess common pitfalls in this transition and carefully evaluate and implement cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies.

Why the Airlines Need to Ramp Up Their Cyber Defenses Now

October 15, 2021

The Transportation Security Administration recently created new cybersecurity mandates aimed at aviation industry. In this FTI Journal article, learn why airlines need to ramp up their cybersecurity defenses now.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, September 2021 Edition

September 30, 2021

In September’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about our recent trends, dark web data retrieval capabilities, and recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

The Experts’ Manual on Handling Hijacked Data

August 3, 2021

In this article, written in Portuguese, for Valor Econômico, FTI Consulting experts share insight on proper ransomware response and how to mitigate financial, legal, and reputational risk.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, July 2021 Edition

July 30, 2021

In July’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about our recent trends, ransomware prevention capabilities, recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Don’t Let Your Healthcare System Become a Hostage

July 26, 2021

As the threat of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems continues to rise, some traditional defensive measures are becoming obsolete. To better prepare, and to mitigate issues following an attack, firms must take a holistic approach to fortifying their cybersecurity posture.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, June 2021 Edition

June 30, 2021

In June’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about our sponsored Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report, expert witness capabilities, Chambers & Partners Cybersecurity Risk recognition, recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Addressing Third-Party Cyber Risk

June 18, 2021

In recent years, cyber attacks via third parties have made headlines across the globe. To provide insight on this cybersecurity challenge, FTI Cybersecurity sponsored its flagship report with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services focusing on “Addressing Third-party Cyber Risk.”

Digital Sting Operation that Led to Hundreds of Arrests

June 8, 2021

Jon Snow from UK’s Channel 4 News spoke to former FBI cyber division chief of staff and White House National Security Council member, Jordan Rae Kelly, now head of cybersecurity for the Americas at FTI Consulting, and started by asking how the security services utilised the digital age.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, May 2021 Edition

May 26, 2021

In May’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about actionable guidance for the critical infrastructure sector, our cybersecurity energy capabilities, our preferred cybersecurity services for the American Hospital Association, recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

APAC Cybersecurity Briefing, May 2021 Edition

May 18, 2021

In May’s edition of the APAC Cybersecurity Briefing, read about Singapore’s mandatory data breach notification laws, our insider threat & workplace misconduct services, recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, April 2021 Edition

April 29, 2021

In April’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about actionable guidance on Hafnium cyber attacks, our cybersecurity social engineering services, recent awards, media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

CFIUS is Eyeing Your Data. You Should, Too

April 16, 2021

In this FTI Journal article, FTI Consulting experts highlight key considerations for due diligence across the deal lifecycle and meeting expectations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, March 2021 Edition

March 31, 2021

In March’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about actionable guidance on Hafnium cyber attacks, our cybersecurity private equity services, recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Complex Investigations: Are You Prepared to Meet the Rising Bar?

March 25, 2021

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, FTI Consulting’s Laura Kippin and Oliver Price are joined by Ben Denison, Director of Information Technology at RPC. The group highlights the current trends around complex investigations, the extensive data from an incident or breach, and the increase in litigation and concerns from third-party auditors.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, February 2021 Edition

February 26, 2021

In February’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing, read about actionable guidance for the critical infrastructure sector, our incident response services, recent media mentions, thought leadership, and events.

Microsoft’s Smith: SolarWinds Attack Involved 1,000 Developers

February 15, 2021

In this GovInfoSecurity article, Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante comments on the SolarWinds attack, which Microsoft President Brad Smith said was the “largest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen.”

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

February 8, 2021

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, FTI Consulting’s Ayala Maurer-Prager and Neil Doyle are joined by Monica Sah, Partner at Clifford Chance specializing in financial markets law and regulation. The conversation centers around the experts’ assessment of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), recently published by the European Commission, and outlines the key questions business leaders should be asking.

A Disturbing Trend – Road to a Cyber Dark Age

January 6, 2021

In this Security Magazine article, Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante and Director Matt McManus discuss the current threat to the open Internet and the path to de-escalating global tensions.

New Golang-based Worm Targets Servers to Mine Monero

January 4, 2021

Researchers have detected a new Golang-based worm that is targeting Windows and Linux servers with monero cryptomining malware. In this InfoRisk Today article, Kyung Kim comments on how the Golang malware works and its use among threat actors.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, December 2020 Edition

December 29, 2020

In December’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about staying secure during the holidays, urgent guidance regarding nation-state attacks, thought leadership, and recent and upcoming events.

New and Evolving Threats: Cybersecurity Flashpoints in 2021

December 21, 2020

The global leaders of FTI Cybersecurity analyzed major developments from their respective regions — including the fallout of the U.S. Presidential Election, Brexit, and the upcoming Tokyo Olympics — to forecast what to expect in the coming year.

Future Trends

December 17, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, our experts are joined by special guest Ed Vaizey (a member of the House of Lords and formerly the UK Government’s longest-serving Culture and Digital Minister) to discuss future trends in cybersecurity.

Securing Operational Technology and Critical Infrastructure

November 11, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, our experts are joined by Lieutenant Colonel Erica Mitchell and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Fletcher from the United States Military Academy at West Point to discuss the evolving threats impacting critical infrastructure and how the recent Jack Voltaic research exercise has helped to prepare for the worst.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, October 2020 Edition

October 30, 2020

In October’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a recent OFAC alert, our ransomware capabilities, thought leadership, and recent and upcoming events.

Five Steps to Secure Operational Technology in an Evolving Threat Landscape

October 26, 2020

In a world where hackers can change a satellite’s orbit, or youngsters honing their cyber skills can cause huge disruptions, organizations need to be more vigilant than ever when protecting operational technology. In this FTI Journal article, Paul Reilly shares five ways an organization can remain resilient and keep its OT secure.

The APAC Cybersecurity Landscape

October 13, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, experts discuss the changing cybersecurity landscape across Asia. They provide valuable insight into the evolving cybersecurity threats currently facing the region and offer their guidance for business leaders to help build resilience.

Now’s the Time to Get Smart About Securing Your Smartphone

October 13, 2020

Most of us consider the minicomputer we carry in our pockets to be a direct line for managing various parts of our personal and professional lives. Cyber criminals look at our smartphones through a different lens. They see a veritable treasure chest of data and information for the taking. In this FTI Journal article, David Dunn presents essential best practices for securing your mobile device at home and on the job.

The US Presidential Election is Under Attack

October 11, 2020

Election meddling threatens the right to vote that so many groups have fought for, yet little is being done to prevent a repeat attack — or worse — in this year’s election. In this op-ed for The Hill, Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante discusses why the U.S. presidential election is under attack.

The COVID-19 Cyber Threat Landscape

October 2, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, our experts discuss the cyber threats stemming from COVID-19 and offer advice on what steps organizations and business leaders should be taking to build cybersecurity resilience and mitigate risk.

If You’re Connected, Get Protected

October 2, 2020

Internet-connected devices, programs, and apps are ubiquitous in today’s world and provide conveniences to our daily lives. But all that convenience comes with a price. In this FTI Journal article, FTI Cybersecurity experts present best practices for protecting your connected devices.

How Do I Respond to an Insider Attack?

September 29, 2020

In this FTI Journal article, Kyung Kim, Head of Cybersecurity for the APAC region, looks at the five steps companies should take when they discover an insider is responsible for a cyber breach.

Jack Voltaic 3.0 – Cyber Attack Simulation

September 24, 2020

The U.S. Army Cyber Institute partnered with FTI Consulting to host a virtual exercise, known as Jack Voltaic 3.0, that tested the abilities of Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia to respond to a simulated cyber attack. The simulation combined digital attacks with physical disruptions to gauge defenses and response tactics.

Insider Threat and How to Mitigate It – 5 Top Tips

September 21, 2020

In this FTI Journal article, Managing Director Steve Morgan provides 5 top tips for business leaders on how to mitigate the risk of insider threat. In today’s digital age — where hackers can override a system from the other side of the globe — organizations must be warier than ever. Unfortunately, it’s no longer enough to remain vigilant of the outside world. Some of the most damaging threats originate from within.

Insider Threat

September 11, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, the experts delve into the topic of insider threat, discussing how awareness training, coordinated communication channels, and education programs help mitigate the risk. Throughout the episode, they offer their guidance on the current trends and real-life examples they are seeing.

Reopening With Care

September 9, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, Ken Jones is in conversation with colleagues Elizabeth Cholis, Jordan Rae Kelly, and Lisa O’Connor. They discuss the key considerations for business leaders and provide guidance as to how organizations can make a successful transition to a post-COVID world.

Women in Cybersecurity

August 28, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, the conversation explores each guests’ differing roles and paths which led them to a career within cybersecurity, the obstacles they have overcome, and honest advice to women who are wishing to pursue a career within the industry.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, July 2020 Edition

July 31, 2020

In July’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about COVID-19 trends, our new Reopening with Care offering, recent thought leadership, and recent and upcoming events.

Incident Response and Managing the Crisis

July 29, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, our experts discuss their observations on the current climate when it comes to cyber incidents and crisis response. The conversation delves deeper and offers a step by step guide on how organizations can best prepare for a future cyber incident and work to improve their crisis preparedness.

Not If But When: Building Cybersecurity Resilience to Secure Competitive Advantage

July 29, 2020

Head of Cybersecurity for the EMEIA region Joshua Burch has written a white paper entitled ‘Not If But When: Building Cybersecurity Resilience to Secure Competitive Advantage’, where he sketches out the building blocks for constructing cybersecurity resilience, focusing on strategic risk management, cultural change, leadership, and effective communication. This isn’t a technical blueprint, but rather Joshua explores what it takes in today’s world to build an organisation with cybersecurity resilience at its core.

Cyber Incident Response: Regulatory Reporting and Notification Obligations

July 24, 2020

In this Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence article, Gita Shivarattan, Jake Green, and Tom Brookes from Ashurst LLP and Paul Reilly and Patrick MacGloin from FTI Consulting explain the key phases of a cyber incident response and summarize the regulatory reporting and notification obligations which may be triggered when a cyber incident involves a personal data breach.

Securing the Remote Working World

July 22, 2020

In this episode of The Expert Briefing podcast, conversation centers around the biggest cybersecurity threats and challenges organizations now face in the current remote working environment, from best practice to keeping on top of a remote patching regime.

Your Network Goes Dark. What Should You Do?

July 8, 2020

In this FTI Journal article, Kyung Kim, Head of Cybersecurity for the APAC region, looks at the three steps you can take today to reduce the chances of the unthinkable: a paralyzed network and an IT team that can’t be reached.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, June 2020 Edition

June 30, 2020

In June’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about our 9 post-coronavirus cybersecurity predictions for companies, service spotlight, recent thought leadership and events, and upcoming events.

4 Simple Steps to Determine Cybersecurity Gaps in the Work-From-Home Era

June 24, 2020

Millions of workers around the world have shifted from offices to working from home since the COVID-19 outbreak. In this FTI Journal article, Joshua Burch, Head of Cybersecurity in EMEIA, offers timely advice for businesses to help mitigate the increased risk of a cyber breach that comes with that shift.

States Must Take Action to Protect Against Unemployment Fraud

June 23, 2020

Cyber actors are using the COVID-19 pandemic to evolve their methodologies and steal money from the unsuspecting. In this op-ed for The Hill, Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante discusses this new cyber threat and why action is needed now.

9 Post-Coronavirus Cybersecurity Predictions For Cos.

June 18, 2020

With the world slowly starting to reopen and returning to life before COVID-19, it is essential to consider how cyber threats will continue to evolve as the situation changes. In this Law360 article, Anthony J. Ferrante shares his cybersecurity predictions for a post-COVID-19 world.

About Jack Voltaic 3.0

June 15, 2020

The third experiment in the Jack Voltaic™ series, in partnership with FTI Consulting, will take place in 22-24 September, 2020, through a regionally focused exercise that includes commercial critical infrastructure supporting military deployment and global logistics operations.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, May 2020 Edition

May 28, 2020

In May’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about our COVID-19 updates from leading intelligence agencies, service spotlight, recent awards, thought leadership, and events, and upcoming events.

The Life-Saving Intersection of Healthcare and Cybersecurity

May 27, 2020

For all the challenges brought on by COVID-19, one bright spot has been the accelerated development of healthcare technology that is saving lives. In this FTI Journal article, Head of Cybersecurity for the Americas Jordan Rae Kelly, Health Solutions Senior Managing Director Bruce Hallowell, and Health Solutions Managing Director Chris Sdao discuss this topic.

COVID-19 Intelligence Agency Alerts

May 5, 2020

While we all adjust to the new world of social distancing and working remotely as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is important to not let our guard down when it comes to cyber risks. Intelligence agencies have released alerts to keep the public informed and to provide guidance on how to mitigate threats from cyber actors trying to take advantage of an uncertain situation.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, April 2020 Edition

April 30, 2020

In April’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about our COVID-19 updates from leading intelligence agencies, service spotlight, recent awards, thought leadership, media mentions, and events, and upcoming events.

A White Paper on India’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2020

April 27, 2020

FTI Consulting and American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) collaborated together to bring out a comprehensive report on India’s upcoming National Cybersecurity Strategy. The white paper was developed in consultation with members of industry and security experts.

COVID-19: Attempts to Influence and Deceive

April 20, 2020

In this op-ed for The Hill, Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante discusses cyber actors using COVID-19 campaigns that attempt to influence and deceive.

Security in a Remote World

April 14, 2020

Kyung Kim, Head of Cybersecurity, APAC, shares his thoughts on cybersecurity in a remote world as a result of the coronavirus spread in this article for Asian Legal Business.

FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, March 2020 Edition

March 31, 2020

In March’s edition of the FTI Cybersecurity Briefing Book, read about our advice to strengthen cybersecurity in a remote work environment, service spotlight, recent thought leadership and media mentions, and recent events.

COVID-19: New Cyber Threats

March 27, 2020

In this article, authored by Global Head of Cybersecurity Anthony J. Ferrante and Managing Director David Dunn, we highlight the new cyber threats that have emerged as a result of COVID-19 and provide recommendations to help mitigate risks.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Employees in a Remote Work Environment

March 26, 2020

With organizations shifting to remote work environments due to the coronavirus pandemic, Joshua Burch, Head of Cybersecurity, EMEA, and Kate Brader, Managing Director, offer advice to strengthen cybersecurity at this crucial moment in time in this FTI Journal article.