CIRMA Cyber Center
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You’re dedicated to the community you serve. And each year, it seems like you do more with less. Yet, in the wake of unending challenges, you remain committed to maintaining a safe and thriving community. But are you prepared to weather the next cyber storm on the horizon?
The right cyber insurance program can give you the peace of mind you deserve and the protection you need. CIRMA can help. We work with A-rated carrier partners to provide sophisticated and relevant protections that address the latest cyber risks, from costly ransomware attacks to widespread data breaches. Each program is specially tailored exclusively to your entity.
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Managing ever-evolving cybersecurity exposures can be challenging to say the least.
We help Connecticut public entities stay ahead of cyberattack exposures with carefully curated risk management tools and resources that provide critical and timely guidance on trending and evolving cyber risks.
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Get StartedCyber disruption response plan
The Cyber Disruption Response Plan (CDRP) is part of the State Response Framework and a helpful roadmap for public entities on how and when to report a cyber incident. The CDRP is a companion document to the Cyber Incident Response Plan, outlining specific technical response actions.
The Quick Reference Guide consists of two charts found in the CDRP and provides immediate guidance in a fast-moving incident. Lastly, the Communications Flow Matrix outlines the flow of information in situations that are likely to affect public health, safety, or confidence. When using this Plan, remember to add contact information for the key partners to whom you would report a cyber incident, including the Connecticut Intelligence Center, via email at CTIC@ct.gov.
Get started today: Cyber Security Response Plan | Cyber Response Quick Reference
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Cyber Security Resources
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Latest MS-ISAC White/Clear Cyber Alerts
12-10-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products – PATCH NOW
11-15-24 – Palo Alto Networks Emphasizes Hardening Guidance Update
11-12-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products – PATCH NOW
11-01-24 – Foreign Threat Actor Conducting Large-Scale Spear-Phishing Campaign with RDP Attachments
10-29-24 – Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution – PATCH NOW
10-24-24 – A Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager Could Allow for Remote Code Execution
10-08-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products
09-17-24 – CISA and FBI Release Secure by Design Alert on Eliminating Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
09-10-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, Sept. 10, 2024
08-30-24 – #StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware, August 30, 2024
08-13-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, August 13, 2024
08-07-24 – #StopRansomware: BlackSuit (Royal) Ransonware, August 7, 2024
08-01-24 – CrowdStrike Special Tech Alert, August 1, 2024
07-31-24 – DigiCert Certificate Revocations, July 31, 2024
07-09-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, July 9, 2024
06-11-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, June 11, 2024
05-14-24 – Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, May 14, 2024
05-13-24 – Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution, May 13, 2024
05-10-24 – CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Black Basta Ransomware, May 10, 2024
05-01-24 – Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity, May 1, 2024
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Latest MS-ISAC Green Cyber Alerts
MS-ISAC Cyber Alerts – Distribution Restricted to CIRMA Members ONLY
To receive the Green Alerts listed below, please email Jacqueline Smith, Marketing & Creative Design Associate, at jsmith@ccm-ct.org
04-01-24 – Malware IPs and Domains Observed by MS-ISAC
03-25-24 – Malware IPs and Domains Observed by MS-ISAC
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Federal Bureau of Investigation – Public Service Announcement
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security – CISA Cyber + Infrastructure
- CISA Insights – Increased Geopolitical Tensions and Threats – January 8, 2020
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New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC)
- NJCCIC website
- NJCCIC – Alerts and Advisories
- NJCCIC – Cyber Security Guides
- NJCCIC – The Weekly Bulletin
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Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- CISA Security Tip (ST19-001) – Protecting Against Ransomware
- CISA Youtube Channel
- CISA – National Cyber Awareness System Alerts
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CT DESPP/DEMHS and CTIC