Biden executive order seeks to cut China off from Americans’ sensitive data

The order aims to bar the sale of large datasets containing sensitive data to six countries of concern. 

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White House is ‘working on version 2.0’ of cyber implementation plan

Chris DeRusha said protecting critical infrastructure is a top priority as the Biden administration updates plans for achieving its cybersecurity objectives.

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FDA cyber mandates for medical devices goes into effect

The Biden administration is pushing the manufacturers of medical devices to take on greater responsibility to ensure that they are secure.

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Chinese hacking operation puts Microsoft in the crosshairs over security failures

Security deficiencies and business practices have researchers and officials furious at Microsoft for enabling an espionage operation.

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Can a White House initiative compel tech companies to write safer code?

Software liability reform is a centerpiece of the Biden’s recent national cybersecurity strategy. Implementing it will be a challenge.

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Biden administration goes global in effort to constrain spyware use

Eleven nations agreed on Thursday to responsible use of commercial spyware. Israel, a key spyware exporter, is not part of the deal.

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The US cybersecurity strategy won’t address today’s threats with regulation alone

The Biden administration needs to foster greater public-private collaboration, involve global partners and help build the cyber workforce to fight growing digital threats. 

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Biden’s budget seeks increase in cybersecurity spending

President Biden’s budget proposes making technology investments across the federal government and to implement his cyber strategy.

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Biden’s national cybersecurity strategy advocates tech regulation, software liability reform

The strategy represents a shift in how Washington approaches cybersecurity, veering toward a more strictly regulated approach.

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