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Join the Cybersecurity and Incident Response Group on LinkedInJen Easterly: DHS cybersecurity chief confirmed amid fallout from another ransomware attack – CNNPolitics
The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Jen Easterly to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity division, a role that will be key in the administration’s cybersecurity efforts. Easterly, a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, was nominated by President Joe Biden in April to be the second director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]
Joe Biden enlists ‘world class’ cybersecurity team
President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defense officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies. Source: Joe Biden enlists ‘world class’ cybersecurity team
SolarWinds Hires Chris Krebs to Reboot Its Cybersecurity
Embattled software firm SolarWinds is following an increasingly common move for organizations that suffer a serious security failure or data breach: Call in experienced, high-profile crisis experts to advise and help rebuild. Texas-based SolarWinds has hired Chris Krebs – the former U.S. government cybersecurity czar who was fired by President Donald Trump after he stated […]
With Data as National Security Threat, Big Law’s Appetite for Government Officials Grows | The Recorder
As private companies grapple with the implications of collecting consumer data, and experience increasing government scrutiny over the national security concerns related to these practices, a niche practice area has emerged and grown in popularity among Big Law firms. Rushing to fill that need and help clients navigate the complex issues emerging in the space, several […]
Davis Polk Welcomes SEC Enforcement Partner Robert Cohen in Washington | News | Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Davis Polk today announced that Robert Cohen will join the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department in Washington DC. Mr. Cohen will be a member of the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations Group, where he will focus on representing companies and boards in regulatory matters and internal investigations. He joins […]
SEC looking for chief risk officer to help with cyber
In the wake of the 2016 hack of one of its key databases, the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for a chief risk officer to oversee the data it collects and how it protects it. SEC Commissioner Will Piwowar said Wednesday that the agency is looking to develop the new role in the agency as […]
Canada’s Oliver says common securities regulator a priority | Reuters
Canada’s new finance minister said on Tuesday the creation of a national securities regulator will be a priority under his watch as he draws on his experience in banking and as a provincial capital markets watchdog. via Canada’s Oliver says common securities regulator a priority | Reuters