President Biden is emphasizing the need for America’s critical infrastructure to take immediate measures to protect against a high risk of cyber-attacks from the Russian government. The President warned that Russia could conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States as a response to the economic sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The President elaborated that the private sector has a responsibility to strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of the nation’s critical services and technologies.
The White House also issued a “FACT SHEET: Act Now to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks.” The FACT SHEET provides a list of steps that companies should take to guard against cyber-attacks:
In response to the Administration’s increased concerns over the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure, CISA has launched its “Shields-Up” website. The website has an extensive list of free resources and guidance for addressing cyber-attacks.
Cybersecurity is an ongoing concern for businesses, especially those that make up the backbone of the United States’ critical infrastructure. We encourage clients to review the FACT SHEET and Shields-Up website and to take immediate measures to protect company networks, infrastructure, and assets from the imminent danger of threats.
If you have questions about cybersecurity protection measures or need assistance with implementing an incident response plan, please contact an attorney in our Privacy, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity practice group.
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