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Dec 2024
7m 43s

Disclosure Rules Lead To Less Disclosure...

Jim Love
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SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules, Deloitte Hack Denial, and Critical Microsoft & SAP Patches | Cybersecurity Today

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the ongoing confusion and compliance struggles faced by companies one year after the SEC's cyber disclosure rules were introduced. We analyze a BreachRx report revealing that less than 17% of public companies provide specific details in their cyber incident filings. Deloitte's recent denial of a data theft claim by the BrainCypher ransomware group is also discussed, along with the firm's history of cybersecurity challenges. Additionally, Microsoft and SAP have rolled out critical patches addressing severe vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgency for users and organizations to apply these updates. Stay informed on these pressing cybersecurity issues.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:20 SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules: One Year Later 02:30 Deloitte Denies BrainCypher Ransomware Allegations 04:23 Microsoft and SAP Issue Critical Patches 07:19 Conclusion and Show Notes

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