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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Agrees to Release Report detailing Telecom Infrastructure...

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has agreed to make public a report from 2022 about US telecommunications networks' flawed security practices which relate to the Salt Typhoon attacks experienced by...more

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Cybersecurity in 2024: Ten Top Issues to Consider

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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

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Federal Government Continues Its Big Push for Cybersecurity with SEC Action Against SolarWinds and Its CISO

On October 30, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a civil suit against SolarWinds and their chief information security officer (CISO) for fraudulent cybersecurity information. The SEC claims that...more

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A New Frontier for SEC Cybersecurity Enforcement? The SEC Charges SolarWinds and its CISO with Securities Fraud

Earlier this week, the SEC accused SolarWinds Corporation (“SolarWinds” or the “Company”) and its Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) of committing scienter-based securities fraud, among other violations, for...more

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Show Your Work: The SEC Cyber Rules and Documenting Materiality Analysis Under NIST FIPS 199

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The date July 26, 2023, marks the latest evolution of the cybersecurity regulation landscape as the Securities and Exchange Commission passed cybersecurity regulations for publicly traded companies. At the open meeting, SEC...more

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The FAR Council’s Proposed Cybersecurity Overhaul: Lots Of Questions, But Only Some Answers

In what can best be described as a tsunami of cybersecurity regulation, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council—consisting of the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National...more

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Privacy Briefs: October 2023

Report on Patient Privacy 23, no. 10 (October, 2023) Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will pay California $49 million to resolve allegations that they unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste,...more

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CTIA Highlights Wireless Cybersecurity at MWC

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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

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CISA Shields Up

With the specter of an expanding war in Europe, the threat of cyber retaliation by Russia, or Russian-sponsored actors, is increased. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) released its...more

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2022 Cyber Watch List: A look at 2021 and What’s to Come in the Year Ahead

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Privacy In Focus®- In 2021, cyber gained prominence as a top business risk and national security concern with ransomware attacks wreaking havoc on business operations and critical infrastructure. Companies large and small,...more

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Cybersecurity and Legal Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Transactions

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When prospective buyers conduct legal due diligence in merger and acquisition transactions the main focus is typically on the traditional items, such as financials, debt instruments, major contracts and other key metrics...more

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DCMA to Audit Compliance With DFARS Cyber Flowdown Requirements

For over a year now, federal defense contractors have been required to comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident...more

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DOD and Other Agencies Seek to Enhance Contractors’ Cyber and Supply Chain Security

The Department of Defense (DOD) and its component services and agencies are taking several independent steps to assess and enhance their cyber and supply chain security that will directly or indirectly affect DOD contractors...more

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New Proposed DoD Cyber Guidance May Fuel Bid Protest Docket

Newly published draft DoD Guidance for Reviewing System Security Plans (SSP) and the “NIST SP 800-171 Security Requirements Not Yet Implemented” answer some questions but may also result in an increased protest docket due to...more

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Practical DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance Tips – 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Kilpatrick Townsend’s Gunjan Talati, partner in the Government Contracts and Construction & Infrastructure Group, recently moderated a panel for the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region chapter on Defense...more

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DoD Cyber Compliance Deadline Fast Approaching – Here’s What Government Contractors Need to Know

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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors face new cybersecurity compliance requirements, including a significant deadline set for December 31, 2017. Most DoD contracts now include clauses imposing obligations on...more

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Countdown Begins for Cybersecurity Compliance

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This month marks an important waypoint for defense contractors subject to the new cybersecurity requirements imposed by the Department of Defense. For contractors subject to the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition...more

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NAIC Releases Draft of Revised Insurance Data Security Model Law for Review

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Cybersecurity Task Force released a revised draft of the Insurance Data Security Model Law (Model Law) last week. The Model Law’s goal is to “establish exclusive...more

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A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Legislation and Regulations in the US and Abroad - United States

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Legal Framework - Summarise the main statutes and regulations that promote cybersecurity. Does your jurisdiction have dedicated cybersecurity laws? The United States generally addresses cybersecurity...more

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DoD Grants Contractors a Reprieve: Cybersecurity Compliance is Delayed

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released interim rules on Aug. 26, 2015, setting forth (i) information system security requirements; (ii) mandatory cyber breach reporting; and (iii) cloud computing standards and...more

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Department of Defense Provides Government Contractors a Grace Period for Compliance with Key Cybersecurity Requirements

In response to industry concerns and comments, on December 30, 2015, the Department of Defense issued a new interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) cybersecurity rules promulgated...more

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The OMB’s New Cybersecurity Guidance for Federal Contractors

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Is Controlled Unclassified Information Out of Control? The OMB apparently thinks so. On August 11, 2015, the Obama administration, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is the largest office within the...more

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DoD's New Cybersecurity and Cloud Standards and Reporting Requirements

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The Department of Defense (DoD) released interim rules implementing provisions of the 2013 and 2015 National Defense Authorization Acts. The rules, released on Aug. 26, 2015, are effective immediately and establish the...more

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