30
August
2021
SEC Continues Focus on Cybersecurity Disclosure Failures, Announces Settled Charges Against Pearson plc
Through its announcement of settled charges against Pearson plc (Pearson) on August 16, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission signaled its continued, high level scrutiny of companies’ public statements related to data security incidents.1 Without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, Pearson agreed to a cease and desist … Read More
24
June
2021
SEC Announces Settled Charges Against First American for Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls Failures – Lessons Learned
On June 15, 2021, the SEC announced settled charges against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for disclosure controls and procedures violations related to a cybersecurity vulnerability that exposed sensitive customer information.1 Without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, First American agreed to a cease-and-desist order and to … Read More