Senate panel approves legislation to centralize CISA satellite security guidance, review software purchasing activities

The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced three cyber bills at a Wednesday business meeting focused on consolidating guidance at CISA for satellite system security, looking into the government’s purchasing power for software and a cyber reserve pilot program.

The Satellite Cybersecurity Act sponsored by Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) directs CISA to create a hub for its voluntary satellite cybersecurity recommendations including guidance specifically tailored to small businesses. It was approved in a 10-1 vote...