The Impact of Trickbot and How It Affects State Infrastructure - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

In a recent report by SecurityScorecard titled “State of the States’ Cybersecurity”, it was uncovered that thirteen states are infected with the Russian “TrickBot” malware that US Cyber Command and Microsoft are attempting to take down quickly for fear it could be used to disrupt the election. Four of these states, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas, are considered battleground states in 2020 and are critical to the path of winning the presidency. Beyond voting, states act as the implementation arm for a host of federal policies. From disaster relief to pandemic response to education and health care, state information systems are critical infrastructure that is vital to our national security. The malware infections and unpatched vulnerabilities that SecurityScorecard found in its report are simply indications of a more fundamental challenge. During this webinar, Alex Heid will discuss the report findings in detail as well as provide insight into how the states’ can vastly improve their cybersecurity posture.