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NIST plans to release draft update for advanced persistent threats publications building on CUI work by Thanksgiving
The NIST 800-171 series focuses on protecting CUI on nonfederal systems. The agency finalized updates to NIST 800-171 and 800-171A in May and is now moving forward with updating 800-172 and 800-172A ...
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Biden administration leaves opportunities for further cyber rulemaking addressing different sectors
The Biden administration’s approach to setting cyber requirements for individual sectors will face a challenge in the coming months with rulemakings that are not yet finalized and potential changes to ...
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TSA issues proposed rule to establish cyber risk management requirements for pipeline, railroad sectors
The Transportation Security Administration has released a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking directing owners and operators in the pipeline and railroad sectors to set up cyber risk management ...
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Stakeholders identify areas of focus to drive cyber policy under incoming Trump administration
President-elect Trump’s second term in office will be a continuation of cyber policies established under the Biden administration with an eye toward avoiding duplicative efforts and determining next ...
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State attorneys general push for Commerce Dept. to move forward with connected vehicles rulemaking
Attorneys general from 23 states are urging the Commerce Department to address national security concerns over connected vehicle technology through a rulemaking that will allow for the federal ...
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FCC convenes international partners to discuss national security, cyber threats focused on communications sector
The Federal Communications Commission recently met with Five Eyes partners to discuss national security and cyber threats in the communications sector, according to a readout from the regulatory ...
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Trump win sets up new era on cyber policy at White House, with established regulations in place targeting specific sectors
Former President Trump’s second tenure in the White House will begin with a different look on cyber policy from his first term, due to significant work under the Biden administration to secure federal ...
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Senate flips to Republicans with Cruz on track to chair Commerce panel
A significant shift in cyber policy is possible with new Republican chairs taking over key Senate committees as the GOP secured a majority by picking up seats in Ohio and West Virginia, and also won a ...
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Electric sector group seeks clarity on Pentagon definition of controlled unclassified information amid CMMC rulemaking process
The Edison Electric Institute is asking the Defense Department to scope what is considered controlled unclassified information in the context of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, ...
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Easterly: ‘Low-level’ cyber threats expected on Election Day unlikely to impact outcomes, integrity of voting
CISA Director Jen Easterly says cyber attacks are expected to target election infrastructure in the build-up to certifying results but are unlikely to impact the integrity of voting due to extensive ...
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FCC considers updates to submarine cable rules addressing security, resilience
The Federal Communications Commission will vote at its November meeting on a notice of proposed rulemaking to dive into the security and resilience of submarine cables, by undertaking “major ...
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CISA’s Conley: AI plays significant role in scale of disinformation efforts but not ‘game-changer’ for election security
Generative AI has been able to lower the barrier for malicious actors to leverage cyber tools or disinformation campaigns, but it has not fundamentally introduced ...