Why it matters for your business:
- This wasn’t a technical failure. It was a structural one.
- No ransomware. No external exploit. Just one overlooked account.
That’s the kind of event every organization is vulnerable to especially when:
- Access roles aren’t reviewed regularly
- Shared logins still exist across systems
- Response plans haven’t been tested
“The headline might say ‘cyber breach’, but what actually failed here was access governance and internal oversight. That’s a leadership issue, not a software one.” — George Makaye, CISSP, CEO of GXA
The cost?
Events like this bring more than reputational damage. They create months of operational distraction, legal risk, and potential financial liability. Even when you’re not legally required to notify the public, once the story breaks, it becomes part of your brand.
Watch our recent webinar:
Cybersecurity Is a Strategy, Not a Toolset —> Watch the Replay
We break down real-world events—including local stories like this one—and show how structure and ownership shape outcomes. Don’t wait for a data breach to expose your vulnerabilities.
The TxDOT incident is a clear signal that proactive cybersecurity is a necessity, not an option.
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