Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data and Regulatory Compliance Rank as Top IT Audit Risks 

PR News Wire: A survey conducted by over 7,500 IT audit leaders, including chief audit executives (CAEs) found that cybersecurity is the chief risk for IT audit departments. Rounding out the top three audit risks are managing security incidents and privacy. The survey highlights the increasing role data plays in organizations today and evolving compliance requirements businesses must adhere to to keep their consumers safe and secure. 

Hackers can bring ships and planes to a grinding halt. And it could become much more common

CNBC: Did you know that massive container ships and freight planes can be brought to a halt by code warriors? But in reality, it’s easier to hack the companies that operate in airports and ports and hold a company at ransom. A 2017 ransomware attack on Danish container shipping firm Maersk is a brutal reminder that companies can lose hundreds of millions of dollars due to these attacks. It’s inevitable that almost every company will be hit with a cyber attack so it’s crucial to have protective and contingency plans in place to put up a good fight. 

@hackinarticles – CISO’s, any truth to this? 🤪