NIST Releases Draft Framework for Cyber-Physical Systems
Posted on Mar 17, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NIST Releases Draft Framework for Cyber-Physical Systems
The Cyber-Physical Systems Public Working Group (CPS PWG), an open public forum established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, recently released a preliminary discussion draft of its Framework for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS Framework). CPS relate to engineered systems involving the integration of cyber and physical components, such as medical devices, aerospace...
CFTC Staff to Hold Public Roundtable on Cybersecurity and System Safeguards Testing
Posted on Mar 13, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on CFTC Staff to Hold Public Roundtable on Cybersecurity and System Safeguards Testing
On March 18, 2015, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff will hold a Public Roundtable on Cybersecurity and System Safeguards Testing. The Roundtable will be divided into four panel discussions focusing on: (i) the need for testing in the current cybersecurity environment; (ii) vulnerability and penetration testing; (iii) key controls testing;...
Anthem’s Data Breach Affects Many Non-Anthem Plans: What Employers Need to Know Now
Posted on Mar 4, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Anthem’s Data Breach Affects Many Non-Anthem Plans: What Employers Need to Know Now
On February 4, 2015, Anthem Inc. disclosed that it had been a victim of a sophisticated cyberattack that compromised the personal health plan data of up to 80 million customers of not only Anthem but also a much broader group of insurers and third-party administrators for whom Anthem did back-office work. View the full Legal Alert.
Cybersecurity Issues Discussed at SEC Speaks
Posted on Mar 3, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cybersecurity Issues Discussed at SEC Speaks
During the Practicing Law Institute’s annual SEC Speaks conference last week, the SEC reiterated its commitment to focusing on cyber security issues in the coming year. SEC Commissioner Mary Jo White commended the examination staff of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) for their efforts to broaden the SEC’s reach, specifically referencing their involvement in...
White House Releases Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
Posted on Mar 2, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on White House Releases Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
The White House released a discussion draft of legislation on protecting consumer privacy. The proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2015, released on February 27, 2015, broadly defines “personal data” subject to the legislation’s requirements and sets forth standards for protecting consumer privacy. Among other things, the legislation would require businesses to provide...
U.S. Intelligence Agencies to Establish Cyberthreat Intelligence Sharing Center
Posted on Feb 26, 2015 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on U.S. Intelligence Agencies to Establish Cyberthreat Intelligence Sharing Center
On February 25, President Obama issued a memorandum directing the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to establish the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC). Creation of the CTIIC was first publicly announced on February 10 by Lisa Monaco, White House homeland security and counterterrorism advisor. The purpose of the center is to provide a central clearinghouse for...
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