Cyber-security regulation

A cybersecurity regulation comprises directives that safeguard <a href="/facts/Information_technology/glMzunwe">information technology</a> and <a href="/facts/Computer_systems/SQe1aK05">computer systems</a> with the purpose of forcing companies and organizations to protect their systems and information from <a href="/facts/Cyberattack/6PSQzq7y">cyberattacks</a> like <a href="/facts/Computer_virus/IyTC1usq">viruses</a>, <a href="/facts/Computer_worm/9qKR1Hx5">worms</a>, <a href="/facts/Computer_trojan/FVqh3nDy">Trojan horses</a>, <a href="/facts/Phishing/hvgfz4U8">phishing</a>, <a href="/facts/DoS_attack/6nkoK02J">denial of service (DOS) attacks</a>, <a href="/facts/Data_breach/xGxRFY1A">unauthorized access (stealing intellectual property or confidential information)</a> and <a href="/facts/Resilient_control_systems/9KvgNXP3">control system attacks</a>.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber-security_regulation#endnote_howstuffworks">[1]</a> While cybersecurity regulations aim to minimize cyber risks and enhance protection, the uncertainty arising from frequent changes or new regulations can significantly impact organizational response strategies. 
There are numerous measures available to prevent <a href="/facts/Cyberattack/6PSQzq7y">cyberattacks</a>. <a href="/facts/Cybersecurity/7E5dIy7G">Cybersecurity</a> measures include <a href="/facts/Firewall_(networking)/Et2RkJaU">firewalls</a>, <a href="/facts/Anti-virus_software/GGMqsfkJ">anti-virus software</a>, <a href="/facts/Intrusion_detection/mAw24Fyo">intrusion detection</a> and <a href="/facts/Intrusion_prevention/mAw24Fyo">prevention</a> systems, <a href="/facts/Encryption/16q29Fdv">encryption</a>, and login <a href="/facts/Password/WEoul230">passwords</a>.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber-security_regulation#endnote_gordon">[2]</a> There have been attempts to improve cybersecurity through regulation and collaborative efforts between the <a href="/facts/Government/N4bYL0VC">government</a> and the private sector to encourage voluntary improvements to cybersecurity. Industry regulators, including <a href="/facts/Bank_regulation/cbm96C0j">banking regulators</a>, have taken notice of the risk from cybersecurity and have either begun or planned to begin to include cybersecurity as an aspect of regulatory examinations.
Recent research suggests there is also a lack of cyber-security regulation and enforcement in maritime businesses, including the digital connectivity between ships and ports.

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Cyber-security regulation