MGM Resorts had F cybersecurity vulnerability rating prior to ransomware attack

A cybersecurity analytics company gave MGM Resorts International a "F" grade for its pace in addressing cyber vulnerabilities before to the current ransomware assault that is still causing problems for the company's domestic gaming operations. A cybersecurity ratings and analytics organization called BitSight gave MGM's patching cycle a "F" grade in its most recent round of ratings. The frequency with which a company patches known security flaws and vulnerabilities is known as the patching cadence.

 

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MGM Resorts' cybersecurity vulnerability rating prior to the ransomware attack has raised concerns. In the current era of digitization, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is crucial, particularly for entities entrusted with safeguarding confidential customer data.

 

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Ransomware attacks have the potential to cause significant financial harm and pose a severe threat to both data security and customer confidence. These incidents serve as a crucial reminder that every organization, irrespective of its scale or industry, must give utmost importance to cybersecurity in order to safeguard their valuable resources and confidential data.