On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law, the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 and the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act, two bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity postures of the federal, state and local governments.
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Digital Assets
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On March 9, 2022, the Biden Administration released its much-anticipated “Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets”. …
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DHS Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Firms
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On September 22, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo released a joint statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s issuance of preliminary Critical Infrastructure Control Systems Cybersecurity Performance Goals and Objectives. The Preliminary Goals identify nine overarching control system cybersecurity performance goals, each containing specific objectives to support the deployment and operation of secure control systems.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Additional Pipeline Cybersecurity Directive
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In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration announced a new Security Directive requiring owners and operators of certain critical pipelines transporting hazardous liquids and natural gas to implement specific cybersecurity measures.
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Senators Introduce Cyber Incident Notification Act
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A bipartisan group of Senators recently introduced the Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021. The Act would require federal government agencies, federal contractors and operators of critical infrastructure to notify the federal government in the event of a cybersecurity incident.
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White House Issues Memorandum on Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Control Systems
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On July 28, 2021, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum that formally establishes an Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative and directs the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with other agencies, to develop and issue cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Pipeline Cybersecurity Directive
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On May 27, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration announced a Security Directive that will impose new cybersecurity requirements on critical pipeline owners and operators.
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Webinar on the SAFETY Act, Security and Insurance
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Recent headlines underscore the security challenges faced by public-facing businesses. From physical threats to cyber attacks targeting a wide range of critical infrastructure, companies in diverse sectors, such as the financial, retail, entertainment, energy, transportation, real estate, communications and other areas, face a challenging landscape of risks and potential liabilities. Join us on October 28, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. EST, for a webinar to discuss these issues, including why companies should consider SAFETY Act protection and how to obtain it.
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NIST Issues Draft Cybersecurity Guidelines for Federal Contractors Holding Highly Sensitive Unclassified Information
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s recently issued draft SP 800-171B guidelines. This blog entry provides an overview of the prospective changes. …
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Reported Cyber Attacks on U.S. Electric Utilities and Government Agencies
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Hundreds of contractors and subcontractors with connections to U.S. electric utilities and government agencies have been hacked according to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal.
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