Tag: legislation

  • The Register: Blocking Chinese spies from intercepting calls? There ought to be a law

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/11/telecom_cybersecurity_standards/ Source: The Register Title: Blocking Chinese spies from intercepting calls? There ought to be a law Feedly Summary: Sen. Wyden blasts FCC’s ‘failure’ amid Salt Typhoon hacks US telecoms carriers would be required to implement minimum cyber security standards and ensure their systems are not susceptible to hacks by nation-state attackers –…

  • The Register: Facing sale or ban, TikTok tossed under national security bus by appeals court

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/06/appeals_court_backs_tiktok_ban/ Source: The Register Title: Facing sale or ban, TikTok tossed under national security bus by appeals court Feedly Summary: Video slinger looks to Supremes for salvation, though anything could happen under Trump A US federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to the law that prevents popular apps that collect data on…

  • The Register: Salt Typhoon forces FCC’s hand on making telcos secure their networks

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/06/salt_typhoon_fcc_proposal/ Source: The Register Title: Salt Typhoon forces FCC’s hand on making telcos secure their networks Feedly Summary: Proposal pushes stricter infosec safeguards after Chinese state baddies expose vulns The head of America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to force telecoms operators to tighten network security in the wake of the Salt Typhoon…

  • Hacker News: Romania cancels election after systems targeted in cyberattacks

    Source URL: https://www.techradar.com/pro/romania-cancels-election-after-systems-targeted-in-cyberattacks-over-85-000-times Source: Hacker News Title: Romania cancels election after systems targeted in cyberattacks Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: This text discusses the cancellation of Romania’s presidential election due to significant cyberattacks aimed at its electoral system, highlighting geopolitical tensions, state-sponsored influence campaigns, and potential implications for information security and…

  • News: New SIRIUS report – accessing electronic evidence in 2024

    Source URL: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/new-sirius-report-–-accessing-electronic-evidence-in-2024 Source: News Title: New SIRIUS report – accessing electronic evidence in 2024 Feedly Summary: First presented at the SIRIUS Annual Conference to an audience of EU law enforcement and judicial authorities, policymakers, and representatives of service providers, the report reflects on the evolving legislative framework and the growing reliance on electronic data…

  • Slashdot: US Senators Propose Law To Require Bare Minimum Security Standards

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/26/1855253/us-senators-propose-law-to-require-bare-minimum-security-standards?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Senators Propose Law To Require Bare Minimum Security Standards Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The proposed Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, mandating multifactor authentication and stronger incident reporting requirements. This legislation reflects a…

  • The Register: US senators propose law to require bare minimum security standards

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/us_senators_healthcare_cybersecurity/ Source: The Register Title: US senators propose law to require bare minimum security standards Feedly Summary: In case anyone forgot about Change Healthcare American hospitals and healthcare organizations would be required to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other minimum cybersecurity standards under new legislation proposed by a bipartisan group of US senators. ……

  • Slashdot: Senator Introduces Bill To Compel More Transparency From AI Developers

    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/11/26/0047249/senator-introduces-bill-to-compel-more-transparency-from-ai-developers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Senator Introduces Bill To Compel More Transparency From AI Developers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The introduction of the TRAIN Act, aimed at enhancing the rights of human creators regarding the use of their work in training AI models, highlights a significant step towards accountability in…

  • CSA: Should the CISO Role Be Split?

    Source URL: https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/its-time-split-ciso-role-if-we-are-save-it Source: CSA Title: Should the CISO Role Be Split? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The article discusses the increasing challenges faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), propounding the idea of splitting the CISO role to alleviate burdens and enhance specialization. It highlights the necessity to adapt organizational structures…

  • The Register: Now Online Safety Act is law, UK has ‘priorities’ – but still won’t explain ‘spy clause’

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/online_safety_act/ Source: The Register Title: Now Online Safety Act is law, UK has ‘priorities’ – but still won’t explain ‘spy clause’ Feedly Summary: Draft doc struggles to describe how theoretically encryption-busting powers might be used The UK government has set out plans detailing how it will use the new law it has created…