Nozomi Networks product evangelist Chris Grove was similarly enthusiastic, saying the action was exactly what security defenders needed to see. “Defending against run-of-the-mill threats is affordable, and achievable,” he said. “Some threats rise to a new level, and must be dealt with differently. While it’s great that the government recovered some of the $4.4m paid by Colonial Pipeline, we can’t lose sight of the fact that while Colonial is a happier-ending story, there are dozens of victims we can also discuss who haven’t fared as well. Not to mention hundreds we know about but can’t discuss, and another thousand that we don’t even know about. We need to keep our eye on the ball and continue to build our defences, while using actions like those today, as a way to trim the weeds that grow too tall.”
Colonial Pipeline ransom seizure is a win, but don’t relax yet
