Utah inches closer to becoming fourth state to pass privacy lawCalifornia, Virginia, and Colorado are the only other states with a privacy law.March 8, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
Senate passes cybersecurity act forcing orgs to report cyberattacks, ransom paymentsThe act forces critical infrastructure organizations to report cyberattacks to CISA within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours.March 2, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
White House denies reports that it is considering cyberattacks on Russian infrastructureExperts said any cyberattack on critical infrastructure would have devastating consequences.February 24, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
Biden announces two new White House tech policy leadersDr. Alondra Nelson will lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Dr. Francis Collins will serve as science advisor to the President.February 18, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
Democratic senators call for IRS and ID.me to help taxpayers delete selfiesSenators are demanding more information from the IRS about its now-canceled deal with the facial recognition software company.February 17, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
DOJ names first director of unit focused on cryptocurrency and crimeSeasoned prosecutor Eun Young Choi has been chosen to lead the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET).February 17, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
Republican senators demand briefing on IRS decision to require ID.me 'selfies'The White House has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding the IRS use of ID.me.February 4, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
White House creates board to review cybersecurity incidents, members to start with Log4JThe White House and Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a 15-person Cyber Safety Review Board.February 3, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
Cybersecurity: White House rolls out zero trust strategy for federal agenciesFederal agencies have until the end of the fiscal year 2024 to "achieve specific zero trust security goals."January 26, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US
January 6 House Committee subpoenas Google, Facebook, Twitter and RedditThe Select Committee issued the subpoenas as part of their investigation into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.January 13, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US