US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)
On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […]
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SEC Issues Cybersecurity Alert For Brokers And Financial Advisers
On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “Risk Alert” […]
NIST Plans To Examine Internet of Things (IoT) For Its Cybersecurity Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […]
New ABA Opinion – Attorneys Must Take Reasonable Cybersecurity Measures To Protect Client Data
On May 11, 2017, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued Formal Opinion 477, making clear that a lawyer may transmit information […]
HHS Plans To Launch Cybersecurity Center Focused On Medical App Security
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 20 that it plans to launch a cybersecurity initiative modeled […]
NIST Releases Draft Guidance On Securing Wireless Infusion Pumps In The Healthcare Industry
On May 8, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […]
DHS Warns Congress On Mobile Device Security
On May 4, 2017, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a new study to Congress that detailed current and emerging […]
FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Are Targeting Unsecured FTP Servers In The Healthcare Industry
On March 22, 2017, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification, warning that criminal actors are actively targeting File Transfer Protocol […]
New Mexico Becomes 48th State To Enact Data Breach Notification Law
On April 6, 2017, New Mexico became the 48th state to enact a data breach notification law, leaving Alabama and South […]
Tennessee Adds New Encryption And Timing Requirements To Its Data Breach Notification Law
On April 4, 2017, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law an amendment to the state’s data breach notification law, making two […]
Colorado Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules For Financial Advisers
Earlier this month, the Colorado Division of Securities released a set of proposed changes to the Colorado securities laws that would, if […]
HHS Issues Warning About Phishing Campaign Disguised As Official Communication
As part of its efforts to assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the US Department […]