CTR Announcements

Act now to protect against cyber attacks part three

The White House has issued a Fact Sheet that outlines several ways to protect your organization against cyber attacks:

• Change passwords on all networks so that previously stolen credentials are useless.
• Train staff to recognize tactics commonly used by attackers, and report to IT staff any unusual computer behavior such as crashing or slow operation.
• Designate a crisis-response team for any suspected cybersecurity incident. Establish roles and responsibilities with main points of contact within the organization for technology, communications, legal, and business continuity.
• Conduct a simulation exercise for your emergency plans.

See our CTR Cyber page for cybersecurity internal controls including our guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on ransomware preparedness. Please contact [email protected] with any incidents or suspected incidents of fraud or cyber threats or if you need support from our Statewide Risk Management Team.