Marriott and Starwood have reached a settlement with federal and state authorities to enhance their cybersecurity practices following multiple significant data breaches.
Despite earlier breaches, Marriott overlooked ongoing security issues at Starwood, allowing cybercriminals access for years, ultimately compromising 339 million personal records.
The consent order mandates Marriott and Starwood to adopt essential cybersecurity measures including multifactor authentication, standardized security protocols, and improved organizational accountability.
The Federal Trade Commission highlighted Marriott's failure to adequately protect customer data, reflecting poor oversight even during pre-acquisition security assessments.
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