Tech group sees opportunity to address cyber regulatory harmonization through FISMA revamp legislation

The Information Technology Industry Council has identified legislation to reform the Federal Information Security Modernization Act as one avenue to move forward with cyber regulatory harmonization, in a memo sent to leaders of President-elect Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency.”

“In recent years, there has been a proliferation of government cybersecurity requirements, programs, and standards. The threats are real, and the government must prioritize the security of its systems and data to counter the threats. Currently, however, there is no consistency...