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5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel

5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel 2026-02-06 at 10:37 By Eduard Kovacs The news comes after the Department of Energy conducted its annual Liberty Eclipse cybersecurity exercise. The post 5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]

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White House Scraps ‘Burdensome’ Software Security Rules 

White House Scraps ‘Burdensome’ Software Security Rules  2026-01-30 at 14:37 By Eduard Kovacs Two Biden-era memorandums have been revoked, but some of the resources they provide can still be used by government organizations.  The post White House Scraps ‘Burdensome’ Software Security Rules  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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CMMC Live: Pentagon Demands Verified Cybersecurity From Contractors

CMMC Live: Pentagon Demands Verified Cybersecurity From Contractors 2025-11-11 at 16:59 By Eduard Kovacs Enforcement of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements started on November 10, 2025. The post CMMC Live: Pentagon Demands Verified Cybersecurity From Contractors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands

FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands 2025-08-26 at 11:03 By Eduard Kovacs Tech giants have received a letter from the FTC urging them not to weaken security and privacy at the request of foreign governments. The post FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Bill Aims to Create National Strategy for Quantum Cybersecurity Migration

Bill Aims to Create National Strategy for Quantum Cybersecurity Migration 2025-08-01 at 11:26 By Ionut Arghire Two US senators introduced a bipartisan bill to help prepare federal government agencies for quantum computing threats. The post Bill Aims to Create National Strategy for Quantum Cybersecurity Migration appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations

New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations 2025-07-24 at 16:05 By Ionut Arghire The proposed cyber regulations include the implementation of incident reporting, response plans, and cybersecurity controls, training, and certification of compliance. The post New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Industry Reactions to Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday

Industry Reactions to Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday 2025-06-13 at 14:47 By Eduard Kovacs Industry professionals comment on the Trump administration’s new executive order on cybersecurity.  The post Industry Reactions to Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies

Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies 2025-06-09 at 10:23 By Eduard Kovacs President Trump says his new cybersecurity executive order amends problematic elements of Biden- and Obama-era executive orders. The post Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Australia Enforces Ransomware Payment Reporting

Australia Enforces Ransomware Payment Reporting 2025-06-03 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire Covered organizations in Australia are now required to report ransomware and other cyber extortion payments within three days. The post Australia Enforces Ransomware Payment Reporting appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity

US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity 2025-03-18 at 13:35 By Ionut Arghire US representatives and senators have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to support the cybersecurity of small water and wastewater utilities. The post US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House

Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House 2025-03-06 at 16:04 By Eduard Kovacs The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). The post Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation

Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation 2025-03-06 at 14:52 By Ionut Arghire A group of financial organizations is asking CISA to rescind and reissue its proposed implementation of CIRCIA. The post Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems

Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems 2025-02-24 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs Australian government entities have been banned from using products and services of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky. The post Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem

Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem 2025-01-27 at 18:03 By Kevin Townsend Cybersecurity regulations are facing a tipping point. There are too many and they are too complex to manage – and it’s getting worse. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities

White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities 2024-09-04 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs The White House has released a roadmap for addressing internet routing (BGP) security issues, mainly through RPKI adoption. The post White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears

US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears 2024-08-19 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Lawmakers want TP-Link to be investigated by the Department of Commerce over concerns that its routers can be easily hacked to infiltrate US systems.   The post US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears appeared first on

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Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors

Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors 2024-08-12 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire The Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2024 would require federal contractors to adhere to NIST’s vulnerability disclosure guidelines. The post Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated

Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated 2024-05-28 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire While reintegration of formerly incarcerated people into the workforce is important, the government should be cautious about what positions those with a criminal history are put into. The post Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy

US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy 2024-05-07 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire The US calls for international engagement towards building an open, inclusive, resilient, safe, and equitable digital space. The post US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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