An article well worth reading if you supply products and services to the Federal government. The enclosed article points to the use of the FCA as part of the wider toolkit being adopted by the President of the US to…
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) confirmed the launch of its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative on the 06.10.2021 and its powers of enforcement under the False Claim Act (FCA). ‘The initiative will hold accountable entities or individuals that put U.S. information…
The paper associated with the enclosed post is a very interesting read. Australian regulators plan to move ahead with cyber regulation, focusing on Cyber risk governance and standards for companies not already covered by sector standards, such as Financial Services.…
US Federal Government is on a role of cybersecurity announcements as it drives ahead with legislation and implementation to protect National Infrastructure from Cyberattacks. The announcement by the Department Of Justice (DoJ) that it plans to use the False Claims…
A very useful report from the Congressional Research Services that provides some clarity on the legality of ransomware prosecution, ransom payments and related Federal Laws (note the reference to FISMA). The report explores the legal issues and potential approaches for…
If you are a cyber security professionals then the enclosed speech from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is worth a read. Cyber is the biggest non-financial material risk on the corporate balance sheet, for capital markets, investors and importantly…
A great summary of President Biden’s recent EO to transform US Federal cybersecurity. #SupplyChainRiskManagement‚Â #DefenseIndustrialBase‚Â #DefenseProcurement‚Â #CyberRiskManagement‚Â #SupplyChainSecurity‚Â #DefenseIndustry‚Â #FederalAcquisition‚Â #FISMA‚Â #cybersecurity‚Â #riskmanagement‚Â #compliance‚Â #riskmanagementframework‚Â #SCRM View Original Post
With the acknowledgement that the TSA had a light touch approach to cyber oversight with pipeline companies. The recent report by the GAO on the role of the government on cyber security, the challenges which the cyber insurance industry faces…
Cybersecurity regulation over the pipeline industry is being proposed following the Colonial pipeline hack exposing the light touch for cyber regulation over the industry. The Transport Security Administration (TSA), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency did have the resources…
The enclosed white paper summarises the Department of Defence Instruction (DoDI) 5000.90 Cybersecurity for Acquisition Decision Authorities and Program Managers.‚ Released by the DoD on the 30th December 2020 establishing cybersecurity risk management policy, procedures, oversight and assurance for Weapon…
