Water utilities would get cybersecurity boost under bipartisan Senate bill

The Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act would expand USDA’s Circuit Rider Program.

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Former top NSA cyber official: Probationary firings ‘devastating’ to cyber, national security

Rob Joyce emphasized during a House hearing how important probationary employees are to NSA efforts to counter China and other threats in cyberspace.

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Congress eyes bigger cyber role for NTIA amid telecom attacks

A pair of cyber-focused bills tied to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration advanced out of a House committee Tuesday.

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House passes bill requiring federal contractors to have vulnerability disclosure policies

The legislation to make contractors implement VDPs aligned with NIST guidelines is aimed at protecting Americans’ data, co-sponsor Rep. Nancy Mace says.

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CFPB nominee signals openness to continuing data-broker work

Jonathan McKernan spoke positively about Rohit Chopra’s rule-making targeting data brokers during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing.

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Purging cyber review board was ‘a great idea,’ DHS deputy secretary nominee says

Troy Edgar told lawmakers that the Cyber Safety Review Board, which was investigating the Salt Typhoon hack, was “going in the wrong direction.”

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Top House E&C Republicans query public for ideas on data privacy law

A request for information from GOP leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is Congress’ latest attempt to push comprehensive data privacy standards.

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Top House E&C Republicans query public for ideas on data privacy law

A request for information from GOP leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is Congress’ latest attempt to push comprehensive data privacy standards.

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