Author/Source: Joe Warminsky / Cyberscoop See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains that the U.S. government agency SEC has decided not to pursue a case against the company SolarWinds and its security chief. The case was related to a major cyberattack that happened in 2020.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
Imagine a school bus company had a serious accident, and the police started investigating the company and the head of safety. After the company worked with the police and made many safety improvements, the police decided not to press charges.
Why It Matters
This decision shows how the government handles cybersecurity issues and holds companies responsible for protecting their computer systems. The 2020 attack on SolarWinds was a huge event that affected many important organizations, including U.S. federal agencies and large companies, showing how important it is for companies to have strong security.
Related Terms
CISO, supply chain attack. Jargon Conversion: CISO stands for chief information security officer, which is the person in charge of keeping a company’s computers and data safe. A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack where hackers sneak into a company’s systems by targeting a less secure part of its network or a partner company.
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