Attorneys: FTC request for comment on cloud security could mean more federal cyber regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s request for information on cloud security is part of a trend among federal agencies to move forward on cyber regulation, according to attorneys from law firm Wiley Rein who in a blog post connect the FTC’s efforts to the national cyber strategy and other federal initiatives.

The cloud security RFI issued on March 22 asks stakeholders to provide details on security practices of cloud service providers and how competitive business practices shape the current marketplace....