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1 Cybersecurity Legislation 2021

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  • Author: ncsl.org
  • Published: 01/06/2022
  • Review: 5 (675 vote)
  • Summary: · Requires each principal department in Executive Branch and each State college to conduct review of department’s or college’s cybersecurity 
  • Source: https://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/cybersecurity-legislation-2021.aspx

2 Cybersecurity legislation: Preparing for increased reporting and

  • Author: mckinsey.com
  • Published: 11/03/2021
  • Review: 4.64 (418 vote)
  • Summary: · Congress recently passed the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) to require reporting of cyberincidents, and the 
  • Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk-and-resilience/our-insights/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-legislation-preparing-for-increased-reporting-and-transparency

3 Cybersecurity in USA – Lexology

  • Author: lexology.com
  • Published: 04/04/2022
  • Review: 4.56 (330 vote)
  • Summary: · The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 included several significant provisions designed to facilitate the sharing of cybersecurity threat data among the 
  • Source: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx%3Fg%3D14512a9f-9886-453d-b441-cad42d8992b1

4 Cybersecurity Programs & Policy – GSA

  • Author: gsa.gov
  • Published: 07/06/2022
  • Review: 4.26 (562 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity Programs & Policy … GSA manages many IT security programs, and helps agencies implement IT policy that enhances the safety and resiliency of the 
  • Source: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/government-it-initiatives/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-programs-policy

5 U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Cybersecurity Legislation

  • Author: natlawreview.com
  • Published: 02/09/2022
  • Review: 4.18 (342 vote)
  • Summary: · On March 2, 2022, the Senate unanimously passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 (“SACA” or the “Bill”)
  • Source: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/us-senate-unanimously-passes-cybersecurity-legislation-requiring-72-hour-cyber

6 New Cybersecurity Law Will Require Cyber-Incident Reporting for

  • Author: jdsupra.com
  • Published: 10/29/2021
  • Review: 3.91 (591 vote)
  • Summary: · In the wake of widespread ransomware attacks, the newly enacted Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act will require “covered entities” to 
  • Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-cybersecurity-law-will-require-7181241/

7 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity

  • Author: whitehouse.gov
  • Published: 02/22/2022
  • Review: 3.59 (486 vote)
  • Summary: · By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as 
  • Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/12/executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/

8 How Biden’s new cybersecurity law will affect your business

  • Author: techrepublic.com
  • Published: 11/06/2021
  • Review: 3.52 (447 vote)
  • Summary: · The act, composed of three separate bills, requires critical infrastructure organizations to report to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
  • Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-biden-new-cybersecurity-law-will-affect-your-business/

9 S.3600 – 117th Congress (2021-2022): Strengthening American

  • Author: congress.gov
  • Published: 10/17/2021
  • Review: 3.26 (388 vote)
  • Summary: The bill establishes (1) an interagency council to standardize federal reporting of cybersecurity threats, (2) a task force on ransomware attacks, and (3) a 
  • Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3600/all-info

10 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations – IPOhub

  • Author: ipohub.org
  • Published: 11/01/2021
  • Review: 3.09 (332 vote)
  • Summary: · In the United States, the federal government has yet to pass laws that give a comprehensive treatment of cybersecurity
  • Source: https://www.ipohub.org/cybersecurity-laws-regulations/

11 6 U.S. Code Chapter 6 – CYBERSECURITY – Law.Cornell.Edu

  • Author: law.cornell.edu
  • Published: 12/08/2021
  • Review: 2.8 (147 vote)
  • Summary: 6 U.S. Code Chapter 6 – CYBERSECURITY · SUBCHAPTER I—CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING (§§ 1500 – 1510) · SUBCHAPTER II—FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENT (§§ 1521 
  • Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/6/chapter-6

12 Federal Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Laws Directory

  • Author: itgovernanceusa.com
  • Published: 11/23/2021
  • Review: 2.87 (146 vote)
  • Summary: Unlike the European Union, the US has no single federal law regulating cybersecurity and privacy. Several states have their own cybersecurity and data breach 
  • Source: https://www.itgovernanceusa.com/federal-cybersecurity-and-privacy-laws

13 Cybersecurity laws and regulations in US 2022 – EES Corporation

  • Author: eescorporation.com
  • Published: 08/21/2021
  • Review: 2.59 (164 vote)
  • Summary: · On data security, privacy, and cybersecurity, the United States does not have any legal law. Several states have enacted their cybersecurity 
  • Source: https://www.eescorporation.com/cybersecurity-laws-and-regulations-in-us/

14 What the Newly Signed US Cyber-Incident Law Means for Security

  • Author: darkreading.com
  • Published: 11/17/2021
  • Review: 2.51 (112 vote)
  • Summary: · The new law gives CISA the authority to subpoena companies that fail to report cybersecurity incidents or ransomware payments. Organizations 
  • Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/new-cyber-incident-law-not-a-national-breach-law-but-a-major-first-step

15 US Senate unanimously passes the Strengthening American

  • Author: dlapiper.com
  • Published: 11/15/2021
  • Review: 2.5 (57 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity Law Alert. Share this … Cybersecurity Law Alert. Share this. 14 March 2022 By: … In a sign of how quickly the policy environment around 
  • Source: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2022/03/us-senate-unanimously-passes-the-strengthening-american-cybersecurity-act/

16 Federal Data Protection Laws | EDUCAUSE

  • Author: educause.edu
  • Published: 07/23/2022
  • Review: 2.42 (121 vote)
  • Summary: The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA): Designed to protect the security of federal information technology systems and the data 
  • Source: https://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/cybersecurity-program/resources/information-security-guide/hot-topics/federal-data-protection-laws

17 A Glance At The United States Cyber Security Laws – Appknox

  • Author: appknox.com
  • Published: 09/09/2021
  • Review: 2.36 (166 vote)
  • Summary: The security breach regulation regulations punish firms for their cyber security failures while giving them the freedom to choose how to secure their systems
  • Source: https://www.appknox.com/blog/united-states-cyber-security-laws

18 U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Laws in June 2022 – EC-Council

  • Author: eccouncil.org
  • Published: 03/21/2022
  • Review: 2.09 (190 vote)
  • Summary: U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Legislation in June 2022 · The bills, signed into law on June 21, aim to strengthen the federal cyber workforce and foster 
  • Source: https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/career-and-leadership/federal-cybersecurity-laws-june-2022/

19 U.S. Cyber Law: Key Considerations For Foreign Businesses

  • Author: hdi.global
  • Published: 02/19/2022
  • Review: 2.04 (188 vote)
  • Summary: · The government has defined a variety of rights and responsibilities in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA). It grants 
  • Source: https://www.hdi.global/infocenter/insights/2019/cyber-law-usa/

20 4 Cybersecurity Laws That Can Help Keep Your Business Safe

  • Author: marconet.com
  • Published: 06/20/2022
  • Review: 1.9 (145 vote)
  • Summary: · 1. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act · 2. Homeland Security Act and FISMA · 3. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act · 4. State Cybersecurity Laws and 
  • Source: https://www.marconet.com/blog/cybersecurity-laws-and-regulations

21 Laws, Policy, Regulations | Cyber Security News Today – Cyware

  • Author: cyware.com
  • Published: 01/30/2022
  • Review: 1.89 (56 vote)
  • Summary: The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act addresses federal agencies’ preparedness for quantum computing and requires them to adopt proper defenses 
  • Source: https://cyware.com/category/laws-policy-regulations

22 5 Cyber Security Laws Anyone Working in Cyber Should Know

  • Author: cyber-security.degree
  • Published: 10/10/2021
  • Review: 1.73 (113 vote)
  • Summary: This cyber security law works with tech companies and the gov’t to share data so that any threats can be identified sooner and dealt with more efficiently. This 
  • Source: https://cyber-security.degree/resources/5-cyber-security-laws-to-know/

23 What does the newest U.S. privacy bill mean for cybersecurity?

  • Author: iapp.org
  • Published: 11/23/2021
  • Review: 1.73 (75 vote)
  • Summary: · However, the cybersecurity provisions and data security requirements necessary to create a bill that not only guarantees a right to privacy but 
  • Source: https://iapp.org/news/a/what-does-the-newest-u-s-privacy-bill-mean-for-cybersecurity/

24 Cybersecurity – Homeland Security

  • Author: dhs.gov
  • Published: 12/29/2021
  • Review: 1.69 (124 vote)
  • Summary: President Biden has made cybersecurity, a critical element of the Department of … in partnership with Hampton University and the Girl Scouts of the USA
  • Source: https://www.dhs.gov/topics/cybersecurity

25 Federal Information Security Modernization Act – CISA

  • Author: cisa.gov
  • Published: 08/08/2021
  • Review: 1.4 (187 vote)
  • Summary: The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA 2014) updates the Federal Government’s cybersecurity practices by:
  • Source: https://www.cisa.gov/federal-information-security-modernization-act

26 12 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business

  • Author: csoonline.com
  • Published: 03/08/2022
  • Review: 1.33 (184 vote)
  • Summary: States from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. We break down what each of 
  • Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3429608/11-new-state-privacy-and-security-laws-explained-is-your-business-ready.html

27 Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations Report 2022 USA – ICLG

  • Author: iclg.com
  • Published: 09/26/2021
  • Review: 1.33 (142 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity laws in the United States vary significantly by business sector. There is currently no single U.S. cybersecurity law of general application other 
  • Source: https://iclg.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-laws-and-regulations/usa