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State privacy bills, activity in California loom large over efforts to move federal legislation in ‘21 By Sara Friedman Industry groups will be keeping a close eye on legislation moving in several states to establish privacy regimes, while continuing to push for a first-ever federal law setting consistent privacy and data security standards across the country. Senate takes procedural step toward final vote on over-riding veto of cyber-rich defense bill By Charlie Mitchell The Senate has voted to advance toward final action on overturning President Trump’s veto of defense legislation containing landmark cyber provisions, but timing for the next step is unclear as the separate debate over COVID relief plays out. Industry cyber leader urges Biden: ‘Show us the money’ on commitment to cybersecurity By Charlie Mitchell President-elect Biden should demonstrate his commitment to improving cybersecurity in the aftermath of SolarWinds by moving to close a “cyber investment gap” in which both U.S. industry and foreign adversaries are vastly outspending the United States government in key areas, according to Larry Clinton, head of the Internet Security Alliance. ISA’s Clinton cites need to go beyond NDAA in SolarWinds response; congressional researchers see ‘no easy fix’ Financial oversight agencies propose 36-hour notification requirement for ‘computer security incidents’ By Charlie Mitchell Federal regulators would require banking-sector organizations to provide notification within 36 hours of a “computer-security incident,” under a proposal that’s raising concerns in the private sector while officials say it simply requires an “early alert” to the government without imposing significant burdens. House votes to over-ride Trump’s defense bill veto, Senate up next on cyber-rich measure By Charlie Mitchell The House has voted to over-ride President Trump’s veto of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, a measure loaded with cybersecurity provisions including recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission that make this year’s version of the defense policy bill one of the most significant cyber measures ever passed by Congress. CMMC ecosystem to expand with first assessments, certifications in 2021 By Sara Friedman The Pentagon will begin the formal rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program on a provisional basis in 2021, under an aggressive timeline with little room for error and the potential to expand beyond DOD if proven successful. If you are unable to access this service in the usual way because you are working remotely, let us know and we’ll provide you with temporary access credentials. Contact us at access@iwpnews.com.Biden promises SolarWinds hack won’t go ‘unanswered,’ calls for official attributionPresident-elect Biden says the Trump administration downgraded cybersecurity as a key policy priority, opening the door to the SolarWinds attack, while also calling for public attribution of the perpetrator and pledging a response, likely in cyberspace. CISA issues update, highlights tools in wake of SolarWinds hack; lawmakers engage with agencies on breach impacts The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is highlighting tools and approaches organizations should take in response to the SolarWinds hack, while lawmakers say the IRS is vouching for the security of taxpayers’ files but the State Department still has to explain the breach’s impacts on Foggy Bottom operations. State privacy bills, activity in California loom large over efforts to move federal legislation in ‘21 Industry groups will be keeping a close eye on legislation moving in several states to establish privacy regimes, while continuing to push for a first-ever federal law setting consistent privacy and data security standards across the country. Editor's Note There will be no updates posted today, Jan. 1. Updates will resume on Monday, Jan. 4. Supply Chain Outlook: What's new. What's next.Watch the webinar co-sponsored by USTelecom and Inside Cybersecurity that focused on priorities in the coming year. Financial oversight agencies propose 36-hour notification requirement for ‘computer security incidents’ Federal regulators would require banking-sector organizations to provide notification within 36 hours of a “computer-security incident,” under a proposal that’s raising concerns in the private sector while officials say it simply requires an “early alert” to the government without imposing significant burdens. Cyber In The Age Of TrumpThe latest book by Inside Cybersecurity editor Charlie Mitchell presents an incisive, first-time examination of how President Trump’s unique, often baffling governing style has collided with the imperatives of protecting the nation’s cybersecurity.

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