Weathering the Storm: Insights on the SolarWinds Wells Notice

The SolarWinds breach has represented a landmark event in its scope and technical complexity, as well as in the ensuing impact it has had on regulatory oversight and executive liability. This major cybersecurity event, which affected both private corporations and government agencies, has been followed by the signing of Executive Order 14028 and the adoption of the new SEC ‘Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies.’ The attack is also serving to highlight the increasing potential for executive liability in cybersecurity incidents. Indeed, a Wells Notice received by current and former executives of SolarWinds in June 2023 was the first instance of a CISO being directly named. As this latest event continues to shape the way organizations understand and address cyber risk management, join our panel of industry leaders for a dynamic conversation at the intersection of cybersecurity and the law. This seminar will serve as a useful resource for lawyers aiming to understand the consequences of these developments and gain insight into crafting strategies to mitigate risks. 

What You Will Learn 

In this seminar, our panel of industry leaders begin by reviewing the SolarWinds attack to highlight key facts, the technical complexity of the attack method, and the breadth of affected parties. Our speakers then review the response to the breach, and focus on the SEC’s June 2023 Wells Notice, to highlight its potential implications for executive liability. The panel concludes the discussion by highlighting best practices to safeguard organizations and avoid the pitfalls of digital threats. 

Topics covered in this webinar: 

• The SolarWinds Cyber Attack  
• Regulatory Response  
• Wells Notice  
• Looking Ahead and Best Practices 

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