September 11, 2024
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Cyber Safety Review Board chair emphasizes independence of investigations following Microsoft report
DHS Under Secretary for Policy Rob Silvers highlighted the integrity of the Cyber Safety Review Board and the need for subpoena legislation, following the most recent review of the Microsoft Exchange intrusion completed in April.
The Consumer Technology Association is questioning the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to make changes to the approval process for conformity testing under a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing the ownership of certification bodies when it comes to national security.
The cyber insurance business is experiencing rate decreases and expected to flourish in coming years, according to a recent report from Moody’s Ratings, while insurance and finance entities race to incorporate advanced cyber practices within their own organizations.
The dual role of assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy and principal cyber adviser to the defense secretary allows the person in it to act as liaison and streamlining agent, according to Michael Sulmeyer, the first Pentagon official to hold the position.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has put out a checklist on cybersecurity protections for election infrastructure, as the broader intelligence community ramps up efforts to secure the democratic process against foreign influence.
Sean Connelly, a former official who played an important role in federal zero trust efforts, is advocating for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency to assist the Office of Management and Budget with assessing the government’s progress in implementing zero trust, after a Sept. 30 deadline for agencies to establish a baseline architecture.
A new white paper from two cyber insurance providers makes a case for a public-private approach to addressing catastrophic cyber incidents, citing efforts in other industries where the government has played a major role and proposing a framework to address economic impacts.