The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International highlights the challenges of protecting a vast tech infrastructure and thousands of employees while the hospitality sector integrates internet-connected technology. Experts say that the impact of this attack on a major operator in a security-focused industry came as a surprise to some. Saeed Abbasi, manager of vulnerability and threat research at Qualys, highlights the need for deploying zero-trust networks in hospitality organizations. The hospitality industry is an attractive target for hackers due to the sensitive financial and personal information held by hotels and casinos. MGM stated that guest services were operational but continued to investigate the attack.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 14, 2023 10:22 UTC