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US Could Appoint a Cybersecurity Leader for Each State – Infosecurity Magazine

By Securities Docket on January 21, 2020, 10:33 am

The USA is considering legislation that would protect local governments by requiring the appointment of a cybersecurity leader for each state. Backers of the Cybersecurity State Coordinator Act of 2020 say the proposed law will improve intelligence sharing between state and federal governments and speed up incident response times in the event of a cyber-attack. Under the […]

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Coming Soon to a State Near You: Cybersecurity Regulation | Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. – JDSupra

By Securities Docket on May 13, 2019, 8:55 am

Ever since the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) enacted its cybersecurity regulation for financial institutions and related organizations, other states have started to enact cybersecurity regulations of their own. South Carolina became the latest state to enact a version of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) model cybersecurity law, which is based […]

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Attorneys General Stress Need for State Data Breach Laws

By Securities Docket on March 29, 2018, 1:16 pm

It would be greatly detrimental to have federal regulations that preempt state data security and state data breach laws, according to a group of 32 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.The letter explains concerns that have arisen with the proposed Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act, a draft bill released […]

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Worried About Hackers, States Turn to Cyber Insurance

By Securities Docket on November 14, 2017, 8:13 am

As the threat from hackers and cybercriminals intensifies, a growing number of states are buying cyber insurance to protect themselves — and taxpayers. “It’s expensive. It’s a big budget item for us. But it’s absolutely worth it,” said Michael Hussey, Utah’s chief information officer. “You’re seeing breaches now that cost companies and states millions and […]

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State Securities Officials Work on Model Cybersecurity Rule | Bloomberg BNA

By Securities Docket on July 29, 2017, 11:53 am

State securities examiners are gathering information about firms’ cybersecurity practices that may serve as the basis for a model cybersecurity rule, NASAA President Mike Rothman said June 23. The North American Securities Administrators Association also is seeking to enhance its cooperation with other regulators while focusing its cybersecurity measures on three main areas: prevention, mitigation […]

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California, Virginia Take Steps to Bolster Cybersecurity Stance — Gov Tech

By Securities Docket on September 2, 2015, 9:22 am

Two governors, on opposite sides of the country, took executive action to beef up cybersecurity in their respective states on Monday, Aug. 31. California Gov. Jerry Brown and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe both instituted aggressive cybersecurity orders to prepare for and defend against potentially damaging cyberattacks in their states. via California, Virginia Take Steps to […]

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