Cybersecurity

As markets grow more global and complex, so too are the threats through cyber intrusion, denial of service attacks, manipulation, misuse by insiders and other cyber misconduct. In the United States, aspects of cybersecurity are the responsibilities of multiple government agencies, including the SEC. Cybersecurity is also a responsibility of every market participant. The SEC is committed to working with federal and local partners, market participants and others to monitor developments and effectively respond to cyber threats.

CISA Recommends Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture – Shields-Up

Regardless of size, CISA recommends all organizations adopt a heightened posture when it comes to cybersecurity and protecting their most critical assets.  Recommended actions include: (1) reduce the likelihood of a damaging cyber intrusion, (2) take steps to quickly detect a potential intrusion, (3) ensure that the organization is prepared to respond if an intrusion occurs, and (4) maximize the organization's resilience to a destructive cyber incident.

For more information please visit: CISA’s Shields Up guidance page.

Get Information on Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are increasing in scale, sophistication, and frequency, victimizing governments, individuals, and private companies around the world. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched StopRansomware.gov a one-stop resource for individuals and organizations of all sizes to reduce their risk of ransomware attacks and improve their cybersecurity resilience. This webpage brings together tools and resources from multiple federal government agencies under one online platform. Learn more about how ransomware works, how to protect yourself, how to report an incident, and how to request technical assistance.