On July 23, 2025, the White House released the much anticipated AI Action Plan (Action Plan), along with three accompanying Executive Orders (EO). The Action Plan—entitled Winning the Race: America’s AI Action...more
7/25/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Centers ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
OSTP ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) issued new rules required by then-President Biden’s February 2024 Executive Order (EO) 14117 to establish a new regulatory framework aimed at “Preventing...more
4/4/2025
/ Biometric Information ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Executive Orders ,
Final Rules ,
National Security ,
New Regulations ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sensitive Personal Information
Last year we made some predictions about 2024’s cyber landscape and major issues. Several proved prescient, with incident reporting, CISO scrutiny, SEC aggression, and new regulation of various sectors taking shape as the...more
1/7/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
China ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
DFARS ,
Emerging Technologies ,
FCC ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Intelligence Services ,
Internet of Things ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
National Security Agency (NSA) ,
NIST ,
OIG ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Standards ,
SCOTUS ,
TSA ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
On October 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) focused on customer service across a wide array of communications companies, expressly singling out providers of voice,...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is publishing a proposed rule (Proposal or NPRM) that will require broad segments of industry to meet onerous and quick...more
4/1/2024
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Preservation ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
ICANN ,
Information Technology ,
NPRM ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On February 26, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Cybersecurity Framework version 2.0 (CSF 2.0). CSF 2.0 is a generational update to NIST’s foundational cybersecurity guidance, which...more
On February 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) released a Public Draft of a Report and Order that, if adopted, would establish a voluntary labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT)...more
2/26/2024
/ Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Cybersecurity ,
FCC ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
International Harmonization ,
Internet of Things ,
Labeling ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
NPRM ,
Popular ,
Product Labels
As we enter the New Year, Wiley has looked back at the top cyber issues for 2023 and what they mean for 2024. Last year, we saw the rollout of the National Cybersecurity Strategy—which outlined a new era of cyber oversight—as...more
1/3/2024
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Executive Orders ,
FBI ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FISA ,
NIST ,
NSTAC ,
NYDFS ,
OMB ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
TSA
2023 has been a big year for AI with the landmark Executive Order for Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (EO) adding to the already busy and dynamic AI landscape. Issued less than two months ago, the EO has...more
12/22/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Notice of Inquiry ,
OMB ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
UK
The Black Cat/ALPHV ransomware group filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allege that one of their victims failed to disclose a cyberattack to the SEC within four days, reports Bleeping...more
On day two of Mobile World Congress (MWC), CTIA hosted a panel on “Promoting Security in a 5G World.” The panel discussed ongoing efforts by regulators and the ways that the wireless industry is responding to a changing...more
9/29/2023
/ 5G Network ,
Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Harmonization Rules ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Telecommunications ,
Wireless Industry ,
Wireless Technology
On September 19, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a Report to Congress (Report) on the Harmonization of Cyber Incident Reporting to the Federal Government. The Report reflects on the 52 in-effect or...more
In a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) imposes a short comment deadline for a complex new cybersecurity labeling regime for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The NPRM also...more
By next year, consumers may be able to scan a QR code on their connected devices for information about cybersecurity protections that are built into their devices. Details on the program are still being worked out, but the...more
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) launched a new “Privacy and Data Protection Task Force” (Task Force), throwing its proverbial hat into the ring to join the Federal Trade Commission,...more
In a June 14, 2023 speech at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the FCC is launching a new, “first-ever” “Privacy...more
In this episode of Wiley Connected, the cyber team discusses major changes in federal cyber expectations for the private sector, including the National Cybersecurity Strategy and new rules being created by the Department of...more
On March 2, 2023, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released the National Cybersecurity Strategy (“Strategy”). The Strategy outlines the Administration’s priorities for cyber regulations and policy....more
The Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission recently articulated a new vision of that agency’s role in the nation’s cybersecurity. The FCC, as an independent agency with a relatively discrete set of regulatory...more
On November 1, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted PrivacyCon 2022, its seventh annual conference in which the Commission looks to academics and researchers to inform its efforts to address emerging consumer...more
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading the federal government’s charge on a framework for assessing and managing risks in artificial intelligence (AI), with a critical workshop this week to...more
On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) released Draft Amendments to its Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules. These changes are open for a preliminary public comment until August 18, and then an...more
8/17/2022
/ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Covered Entities ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
New York ,
Popular ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) now has a full slate of Commissioners and it is expected to ramp up privacy and cybersecurity enforcement and rulemaking in a number of critical areas. Join us for a discussion of the FTC’s...more
6/2/2022
/ Biometric Information ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Data Use Policies ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Targeted Digital Advertising ,
Webinars
Public comments in an ongoing cybersecurity proceeding at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) highlight the utility of a foundational cybersecurity document while also providing suggestions for its...more
Join us to discuss effective approaches to managing due diligence on privacy and cybersecurity issues across transactions. Companies considering acquisitions or joint ventures will need to engage in effective management of...more
5/9/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Due Diligence ,
Information Governance ,
Joint Venture ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Webinars