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NY Municipalities, Public Authorities Must Report Cybersecurity Incidents

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A state law requiring municipalities and public authorities to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours compels New York governments to ensure they have protocols in place to...more

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Texas Cyber Command: New Authority for Statewide Cybersecurity Coordination

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While the Command’s authority applies only to governmental bodies, its creation signals a shift in how the state organizes its cybersecurity posture. This new law may have practical implications for vendors, contractors and...more

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Massachusetts Governor Issues Executive Order to Strengthen State’s Cyber Defenses

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Governor Charlie Baker recently took steps to strengthen cybersecurity in Massachusetts by signing an executive order on December 14, 2022 creating an advisory panel to improve the state’s cyber defense. The new state task...more

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Kentucky and Maryland Enact Insurance Data Security Laws

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In April, Kentucky (HB 474) and Maryland (SB 207) adopted insurance data security legislation based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) model law. A total of 15 states have adopted the NAIC Model...more

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This Is Not a Drill: School Districts Now Required to Create Threat Assessment Teams and Implement Threat Assessment Procedures

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Governor Pritzker recently signed into law Public Act 101-0455 amending the School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128/1) to require threat assessment procedures and the creation of threat assessment teams in school districts...more

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Delaware and New Hampshire Join Growing List of States With New Insurance Data Security Laws

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Delaware (July 31, 2019) and New Hampshire (August 2, 2019) have become the latest states to add to the insurance cybersecurity landscape by enacting information security laws.  These laws come on the heels of Connecticut’s...more

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