NIST process could help address cyber reg concerns in finance sector

Financial sector representatives are looking to an upcoming “request for information” on the federal framework of cybersecurity standards as a way to revitalize the voluntary, industry-led approach to cyber – and to head off conflicting regulatory moves.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is expected in the coming days to release the RFI, which will launch a dialogue on next steps for the framework and provide a venue for government and industry representatives to discuss overarching cybersecurity policy issues....