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On March 21, 2022, President Biden issued a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/21/statement-by-president-biden-on-our-nations-cybersecurity/" target="_self" rel="noopener">statement</a> noting “that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks” against the United States in “response to the unprecedented economic costs we’ve imposed on Russia alongside our allies and partners” for Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Given that most of the critical infrastructure in the United States is owned and operated by the private sector, President Biden called on these sectors to “do their part” to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks by “accelerat[ing] efforts to lock their digital doors.”

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As part of the warning, the U.S. government issued a related guidance <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/21/fact-sheet-act-now-to-protect-against-potential-cyberattacks/">Fact Sheet</a> for organizations to take certain cyber defense actions, and these actions mirror the recommendations previously issued by the federal government. These security actions include the following:

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Organizations that are subject to federal or state data security regulations, such as federal healthcare information security rules and defense contracting regulations governing the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”), should be well aware of these types of security requirements. However, the White House’s recommendation addresses information security in more contextual terms and may be helpful guidance for any organization.

In addition to the recommendations set forth by the White House, there are other practices that organizations should consider incorporating into their security programs.

It is imperative that organizations operating in, or supporting, critical infrastructure sectors understand and respond to current cybersecurity threats arising from the Russia-Ukraine war. If your business needs assistance in developing or updating an information security program, please contact one of our Thompson Hine attorneys below.

Steven G. Stransky 216.566.5646 202.263.4126 <a href="mailto:Steve.Stransky@ThompsonHine.com">Steve.Stransky@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Mona Adabi 202.263.4147 <a href="mailto:Mona.Adabi@ThompsonHine.com">Mona.Adabi@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Thomas F. Zych 216.566.5605 <a href="mailto:Tom.Zych@ThompsonHine.com">Tom.Zych@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Francis E. (Chip) Purcell, Jr. 202.263.4118 <a href="mailto:Chip.Purcell@ThompsonHine.com">Chip.Purcell@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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White House Warns of Imminent Cyberattacks; Describes Threat Mitigation Measures

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