On June 30, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA) warned U.S. critical infrastructure organizations and other companies that the threat of cyber attacks from Iran-affiliated cyber actors is heightened
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Emily Pehrsson
Emily Pehrsson works across sectors to counsel national and multinational companies on data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
In particular, Emily's practice includes partnering with clients on the development of new products and services, designing privacy governance programs, and developing privacy disclosures and settings. Emily also counsels clients on topics such as cyber incident response, compliance with state and federal privacy and cybersecurity regulations, and government investigations. She routinely advises on complex national security and financial privacy regulatory frameworks.
In addition to her regular practice, Emily maintains a pro bono practice counseling small and nonprofit clients on privacy and cybersecurity, supporting domestic violence survivors, and handling criminal matters.
New York State Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity, Sanctions, and Virtual Currency Following Escalation of Iran Conflict
On June 23, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NY DFS”) issued guidance to NY DFS-regulated individuals and entities regarding the impact of “ongoing global conflicts” to the financial sector. The guidance follows a bulletin from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about the “heightened threat environment” in the United States, which specifically references cyber attacks. The NY DFS guidance highlights three key areas of focus: cybersecurity, sanctions, and virtual currency, and may be helpful for organizations across industries globally:Continue Reading New York State Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity, Sanctions, and Virtual Currency Following Escalation of Iran Conflict