A study, published in Nature and is co-authored by Northern Arizona University professors Benjamin Ruddell and Richard Rushforth, looks at the importance of diversity within the supply chain, which helps to reduce damaging disruptions from supply chain shocks.
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Experts Advisory: Cyberattack shuts down another critical industry
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 3, 2021) – Less than a month after a ransomware virus shut down one of the nation’s most critical pipelines that serves roughly 45 percent of the east coast’s fuel in the United States, another cyberattack has…
Colonial Pipeline is a harbinger of things to come in business
Six days after the Colonial Pipeline was attacked by cyberhackers and left millions hanging at the gas pump, they have gained control of their operations once again. But not before the refinery paid their attackers $5 million in untraceable cryptocurrency, according to…
Colonial Pipeline hack is latest example of cybersecurity threats to physical infrastructure
Ransomware and security: ASU Expert answers questions about securing the private side of the nation’s infrastructure.
Colonial Pipeline hack a wake-up call to ramp up cybersecurity for nation’s infrastructure
The ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which has sparked fears of a gasoline shortage, exposes vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure systems in the U.S., according to a West Virginia University cybersecurity expert. Ransomware – a cyber attack designed to render files…
Colonial Pipeline: Pres. Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, Economic Impacts, Gas Shortages & Ransomware Attack: Kogod School of Business Experts Available
WHAT: After almost a week of being shut down due to a ransomware attack, the Colonial Pipeline has finally restarted operations yesterday evening. The shut down caused panic throughout the East Coast with gas stations experiencing shortages and very…
Media Advisory: Georgia Tech Experts Available to Speak About Colonial Pipeline Attack
WHAT: On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline Company was the victim of a cybersecurity attack. The Georgia Institute of Technology has several experts with extensive knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, cyber forensics and critical infrastructure. As much of the Southeast…
Step off the gas: Total fuel depletion unlikely, though demand drives prices up
A critical fuel shortage is unlikely, despite reports of panic buying and hoarding of gasoline along the East Coast, according to a West Virginia University supply chain expert. John Saldanha, of the Chambers College of Business and Economics, said that while some gas…
Under attack: Tulane expert offers tips of how to avoid falling victim to ransomware attacks
Randy Magiera, a cybersecurity expert and professor of information technology and information security in Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement, is available to speak about ransomware attacks, what exactly happens and how to avoid these attacks. For interviews, contact [email protected]…
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack reveals national infrastructure vulnerabilities, Notre Dame expert says
Colonial Pipeline, the operator of one of the largest fuel pipelines in the U.S., remains largely shut down after a cyberattack on Friday (May 7). The pipeline, which provides nearly half of the supply of gas, diesel and jet fuel…