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Fairbanks, Joshua 11/2/2023 CIS560001VA016-1238-001 Week 6 Assignment Physical Access Security. Johnson Controls international is a government contractor, that provide building automation services to facilities such as hvac, fire and security equipment. There has been raised concern about compromised information such as DHS floorplans and other “classified and sensitive contracts. Noted on September 29 th 2023, it is still unclear as to specific information that was obtained during the breach which was believed to be from a ransomware attack. They are currently investigating the attack and working to secure information that may have been compromised, due to the incident, the executive order president biden issued in 2021 for federal agencies to bolster their cybersecurity safeguards is brining into question the security of their third party contractors, we may be seeing in the near future changes to security teams. Ransomware attacks can be prevented by implementing strong cybersecurity measures, such as regularly updating software, using strong passwords, and educating employees about phishing scams. Banks can further enhance their security by implementing multi-factor authentication, conducting regular security audits, and having robust backup systems in place. It's important to stay vigilant and proactive in protecting against such attacks. In addition to the measures I mentioned earlier, companies can also consider implementing network segmentation, which helps isolate critical systems from potential threats. Regular employee training on cybersecurity awareness is crucial, as well as conducting regular vulnerability assessments and

penetration testing to identify and address any weaknesses in their systems. It's also important to have incident response plans in place to quickly and effectively respond to any potential ransomware attacks. As far as physical access security practices that can help prevent ransomware attacks. Some best practices include: Restricting physical access to critical infrastructure and sensitive areas. Implementing access control systems, such as keycards or biometric authentication, to limit entry to authorized personnel only. Installing surveillance cameras and monitoring systems to deter and detect unauthorized access. Regularly inspecting and maintaining physical security measures, such as locks, alarms, and fences. Training employees on the importance of physical security and the potential risks of unauthorized access. By combining strong physical security measures with robust cybersecurity practices, organizations can create a more comprehensive defense against ransomware attacks.

https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/dhs-physical-security-concern-johnson-controls-cyberattack September 19 th 2023, The Clorox company is starting to see the impact from a cyber attack that physically shut systems offline and effected product lines and created product shortages. disclosed via an SEC filing that the company had “identified unauthorized activity on some of its Information Technology (IT) systems” that was “expected to continue to cause disruption to parts of the Company’s business operations.” “The company said it's still in the process of repairing its IT infrastructure and won't start transitioning back to normal automated order processing until next week.” They note the possibility of a deployed ransomeware attack which resulted in a disruption in distruption business. It appears they were able to penetrate to the backbone of Clorox operations and impact multiple systems within. They are working to get their systems back up and running and making sure to prevent future attacks from happening. “What makes this incident special is it involved changes to [GxP] regulated systems that have to be completely shut down and rigorously tested before production can be resumed. Resuming production itself is a very long process and can only begin after the incident has been resolved, the investigation completed, the necessary controls implemented or changed, and the relevant software updates have been written, tested, and deployed,” says Nick Ascoli, founder and CTO at Foretrace . Ransomware attacks can be prevented by implementing strong cybersecurity measures, such as regularly updating software, using strong passwords, and educating employees about phishing scams. Banks can further enhance their security by implementing multi-factor authentication, conducting regular security audits, and having robust backup systems in place. It's important to stay vigilant and proactive in protecting against such attacks. In addition to the measures I mentioned earlier, companies can also consider implementing network segmentation,

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which helps isolate critical systems from potential threats. Regular employee training on cybersecurity awareness is crucial, as well as conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address any weaknesses in their systems. It's also important to have incident response plans in place to quickly and effectively respond to any potential ransomware attacks. As far as physical access security practices that can help prevent ransomware attacks. Some best practices include: Restricting physical access to critical infrastructure and sensitive areas. Implementing access control systems, such as keycards or biometric authentication, to limit entry to authorized personnel only. Installing surveillance cameras and monitoring systems to deter and detect unauthorized access. Regularly inspecting and maintaining physical security measures, such as locks, alarms, and fences. Training employees on the importance of physical security and the potential risks of unauthorized access. By combining strong physical security measures with robust cybersecurity practices, organizations can create a more comprehensive defense against ransomware attacks.

https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/clorox-sees-product-shortages-amid-cyberattack-cleanup https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/21274431/the-clorox-co-recovers- from-severe-cyberattack

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