NIST has released version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework.
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Kansas Supreme Court Issues Update On Cyber Incident – Cybercriminals Stole Data And Have Threatened To Post It To Dark Web
The Kansas Supreme Court has issued a statement on the October 12 security incident that has disrupted access to information systems used by Kansas courts.
FCC Proposes Creation Of Schools And Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program - $200 Million In Funding Over Three Years
The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes the creation of a Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program that would provide $200 million over a three-year period to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall services.
FCC Issues Notice Of Inquiry To Examine Internet Global Routing System Vulnerabilities
The FCC has released a Notice Of Inquiry to investigate “the vulnerabilities of the Internet’s global routing system.”
Syniverse Was Victim Of Ongoing Breach That Began In May 2016
Syniverse has disclosed it was the victim of an ongoing breach that began in May 2016.
News Update - February 2020
An update on news from February 2020.
January 2020 News Update
An update on news from January 2020.
Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act Of 2019
The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2019 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the bill would give the Department of Homeland Security power to subpoena ISPs for the contact information of entities that control critical infrastructure systems and devices that are connected to the Internet and vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
December 2019 News Update
Update on news from December 2019
Are State Regulatory Commissions Surveying Cybersecurity Practices Of Rural Broadband Providers?
Some state regulatory commissions have reportedly kicked off efforts to gather information on the cybersecurity practices of rural broadband providers operating within their states using a survey developed by the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners. The NARUC cybersecurity survey contains 100 questions seeking precise details on issues ranging from network vulnerability assessments to personnel background checks. Is this a fact-finding mission, or another case of regulatory creep? Or worse, will it create a treasure trove of data ripe for the taking?