A major cyber-security bill will likely be included in a sweeping omnibus spending deal expected late Tuesday night, according to multiple people with knowledge of the talks. “All indicators look positive, but we’ll find out when it gets filed later tonight,” House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul told The Hill just before a 6:30 […]
The House on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to provide state and local governments with federal resources to fight cyber-crime. “Local governments often do not have access to the technical capabilities and training required to address highly exploitable cyber-security vulnerabilities,” said Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), the bill’s sponsor. Read More
Rep. Jan Schakowsky is set to unveil on Tuesday a proposal to set nationwide data security standards, including mandating that companies notify law enforcement 10 days — and customers 30 days — after a breach. The Illinois Democrat’s legislation would also require companies to install security systems to both monitor for and repel digital intruders. […]
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