Inside Cybersecurity

November 7, 2024

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By Sara Friedman

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 steps for enduring institutions, according to stakeholders who highlighted areas to watch.

By Jacob Livesay

CISA Director Jen Easterly emphasized the integrity of the election process on Wednesday in a statement highlighting work with state and local partners and ongoing efforts to assist with security of the vote counting and certification process.

By Sara Friedman

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 programs with specific requirements, as part of an effort to build on security directives issued in the wake of the 2021 Colonial Pipeline incident.

By Jacob Livesay

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is updating and expanding the portfolio of publications associated with the NIST risk management framework, including updates to a federal security standard and cross-framework publications to increase ease of use, according to program leader Victoria Pillitteri.

By Jacob Livesay

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is asking for feedback on a white paper detailing the progress of efforts to automate a program that validates the encryption capabilities of solutions offered by federal government vendors.

By Sara Friedman

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 government to make decisions on prohibiting or mitigating foreign transactions.

By Sara Friedman

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 agency, as part of an effort to coordinate and enhance collaboration.

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