The clock is ticking for USCG maritime cybersecurity compliance. In May 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity rule will take effect, the first of its kind to mandate cybersecurity readiness for both vessels and port
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Maritime Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation: Modernizing Vessel & Port Defenses
The need for maritime cybersecurity risk mitigation has never been more urgent. In just the past few months, the maritime industry has seen a spike in targeted cyber incidents — from ransomware attacks disrupting port logistics
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Why the Latest Resolution Plan Disclosures Raise New Risk for Banks and How to Stay Ahead
In late October 2025, major U.S. banking regulators took a bold step: the public release of resolution-plan summaries for fifteen of the largest banking organisations. At the same time, the Federal Reserve moved to overhaul its
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FFIEC CAT Sunset: What Banks Must Do Now
Community banks and credit unions have relied on the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) for nearly a decade. That era is ending. The FFIEC CAT sunset is scheduled for August 31, 2025, with agencies directing institutions
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Casino Digital Transformation: Online Gains Amid Slowing Visits
In July 2025, U.S. casinos faced a paradox: while foot traffic to brick-and-mortar venues fell nearly 10% year-over-year, online casino revenues surged to record highs in markets like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This growing divide underscores
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Third-Party Risk Management in Banking: 2025 Strategy
As banks increasingly rely on vendors, fintechs, and cloud service providers, third-party risk management in banking has become a critical security and compliance concern in 2025. One misstep in vendor oversight can open the door to
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How Banks Can Combat AI-Driven Cyber Threats in 2025
As we enter the second half of 2025, AI-driven cyber threats in banking have surged to the forefront of risk discussions in boardrooms across the financial sector. With threat actors increasingly leveraging generative AI, deepfakes, and
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Cybersecurity Risks in Maritime Communications Systems Are Growing—Here’s How to Stay Protected
Modern vessels are more connected than ever before—and with that connectivity comes unprecedented cybersecurity risk. Satellite communications, GPS, AIS, and ECDIS systems now operate in tightly integrated environments powered by IoT and OT technologies. But with
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Navigating Cybersecurity in the Era of IoT
The Growing Cybersecurity Challenge of IoT The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries at an unprecedented scale. According to Forescout, by 2028, connected IoT devices will surpass 25 billion. While these devices enhance efficiency, they
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Protecting Your Data with Encryption Explained Simply
Protecting our data is more important than ever. With hackers constantly seeking ways to steal information, we must be vigilant. One effective way to keep data safe is through encryption. Encryption transforms our data into a
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