October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Throughout the month, FTI Cybersecurity will spotlight insights from our in-house experts and actionable guidance for staying safe online. Our team will participate in events around the globe to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and what individuals can do to protect their data.
Join in on social media using the hashtag #SecureOurWorld during October! Follow along with FTI Cybersecurity @FTIConsultingCybersecurity on LinkedIn for daily posts.
Week 1
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Smyth
Managing Director Ryan Smyth discusses the upcoming U.S. cybersecurity and data privacy regulations organizations should be aware of. Read the post.
4 Things to Know About DORA’s Risk Control Function Requirements
FTI Cybersecurity assists financial entities in navigating compliance with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which goes into effect on January 17, 2025. Do you know the details of DORA’s risk control function requirements? Read the post.
Video Feature: Brian Boetig on Election Security
In this video, Senior Managing Director Brian Boetig shares how an increase in cyber resilience across all parties involved with elections can help increase election security and integrity.
The FTI Cybersecurity Briefing
The FTI Consulting Cybersecurity Briefing is your monthly window into cybersecurity news from around the industry and highlights from our global practice. Read here.
Media Mention: LockBit and Evil Corp Targeted in Anti-Ransomware Crackdown
Strategic Communications Managing Director Brett Callow comments on the psychological impact of recent law enforcement arrests and indictments of ransomware group affiliates on other cyber criminals in this article for Bank InfoSecurity.
Week 2
Business Email Compromise Best Practices
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a widespread cyber crime targeting organizations of all sizes. It is essential for organizations to implement best practices when responding to BECs to avoid financial losses and mitigate corresponding impacts. Learn more.
Employee Spotlight: Ollie Gower and Andrés Parro
Senior Managing Director Ollie Gower and Managing Director Andrés Parro discuss the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing organizations in Spain today. Read here.
Video Feature: Planning Your Cybersecurity Incident Response
In this video, Australian experts Wouter Veugelen, Ben Hamilton, Michael Khoury, and Tim De Sousa explore how organizations should stay alert and prepare to respond to a potential cybersecurity crisis.
5 Things to Know About DORA’s Business Continuity Management Requirements
FTI Cybersecurity assists financial entities in navigating compliance with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which goes into effect on January 17, 2025. Do you know the details of DORA’s business continuity management requirements? Learn more.
Week 3
5 Personal Cybersecurity Reminders
Stay safe with these 5 personal cybersecurity reminders from FTI Consulting Cybersecurity. Learn more.
Threat Intelligence Report: Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Third-Parties in the Healthcare Industry
The FTI Cybersecurity team released a threat intelligence report examining cybersecurity risks posed by third-parties in the healthcare industry. Read the report.
Employee Spotlight: David Dunn and Brad Carpenter
Head of Cybersecurity for EMEA and APAC David Dunn and Managing Director Brad Carpenter share how private equity firms can ensure sound cybersecurity maturity across all of their portfolio companies, even after a deal closes. See the spotlight here.
Video Feature: Managing Your Cybersecurity Incident
In this video, Australian experts Wouter Veugelen, Ben Hamilton, Michael Khoury, and Tim De Sousa outline the immediate steps organizations should take when they become aware of a critical cybersecurity incident.
4 Things to Know About DORA’s Cybersecurity Crisis Management Requirements
FTI Cybersecurity assists financial entities in navigating compliance with the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which goes into effect on January 17, 2025. Learn more about the requirements.
Employee Spotlight: Todd Renner and Frank Damm
Senior Managing Director Todd Renner and Managing Director Frank Damm explain how organizations can transform their cybersecurity programs to improve resiliency. See the spotlight here.
Week 4
5 Organizational Cybersecurity Tips
Stay safe with organizational cybersecurity reminders from FTI Consulting Cybersecurity. Learn more.
Media Mention: Critical Infrastructure Under Siege
In this article for Assured, Managing Director Adam Harrison comments on the risks of using legacy technology, and how critical infrastructure organizations can improve third-party risk management.
Employee Spotlight: Harald Hertel
Managing Director Harald Hertel discusses the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing organizations in Germany today. Read here.
Video Feature: Remediating Your Cybersecurity Incident Response
In this video, Australian experts Wouter Veugelen, Ben Hamilton, Michael Khoury, and Tim De Sousa describe the important steps that should be taken by an organization in the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident.
Article Feature: Strengthening Cyber Resilience
In this article for Business Transformation Magazine, Managing Director Chris Murphy and Director Koroush Tajbakhsh discuss the power of proactive management in strengthening an organization’s overall cyber resilience.
Video Feature: Tracy Wilkison and Artifical Intelligence (AI)
In this video, Senior Managing Director Tracy Wilkison shares her expert perspective on advancements in AI and how organizations can manage the associated risks.
Week 5
Key Takeaways from SIBOS 2024 Beijing
Senior Managing Director Eva Kwok had the pleasure of hosting a panel at SIBOS titled, “Quantum Leak? How to Stop Quantum Computers from Breaking our Financial Data Security.” Here are some key takeaways from the discussion with her fellow experts.
Video Feature: Assessing Cybersecurity Risks in Private Equity
In this video, Senior Managing Director Wouter Veugelen outlines the various ways FTI Consulting can help private equity firms manage cyber risk in transactions.
Employee Spotlight: Adam Harrison and David Youssef
Managing Directors Adam Harrison and David Youssef share the most important things for organizations to remember during an incident response. Read here.
Op-Ed Feature: Election Interference Attempts: Why They Will Still Matter After Votes Are Cast
In this article for Corporate Compliance Insights, Senior Managing Director Mike Driscoll warns companies that they are vulnerable to the same attacks – including hacks, DDoS attacks and social media manipulation – now striking the presidential campaigns.
Threat Intelligence Report: Exposure of Personal Information Poses Increased Threats to Election Officials
The FTI Cybersecurity team released a threat intelligence report examining the role exposure of personal information plays in increased physical and cyber threats to election officials. Read here.
Related Resources
- Is Cyber Resilience on Your Board’s Agenda?
- 10 Ways Employees Are Sabotaging Your Cybersecurity Stance
- Bringing Cybersecurity Home for the Holidays
- 5 Personal Cybersecurity Considerations for Lawyers
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cyber crime. To learn more, read here.
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