NEMA backs Peters-Lankford bill to create interagency cyber harmonization committee

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is supporting high-profile legislation from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) to create an interagency committee led by the Office of the National Cyber Director focused on cyber regulatory harmonization.

“Harmonization and standardization of cybersecurity regulations, including those of independent agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission, is vital to maximize incident reporting efficiency, ensure proper handling of incident data, and strengthen incident analysis. Reducing procedural and jurisdictional barriers...