Cybersecurity
TSA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on Cybersecurity Regulations
The agency’s advisory committee typically meets behind closed doors, but they are required to hold at least one public meeting per year.
Policy
US Focused on ‘Interoperable’ over Identical in Transatlantic Tech Framework
Officials at the State Department intend to reduce regulatory differences to promote market access and national security within both the EU and U.S.
Emerging Tech
Aligning With Allies on Tech Innovation is Critical to National Security, Top Diplomat Says
During a Hoover Institution event, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called working to establish global technology standards “a part of our national interest and our strength around the world.”
Cybersecurity
Why CISA Won’t Release ‘Public’ Comments on Upcoming Performance Goals
CISA officials often stress their non-regulatory role, but Congress keeps trying to give the agency regulatory responsibilities.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrencies 'Could Pose Risks' to Stability of US Economy, Treasury Warns
The Department of Treasury’s Financial Stability Oversight Council delivered research on cryptocurrency regulation recommendations, noting the importance of legislative participation.
Cybersecurity
CISA Announces DC Event for Public Input on Incident Reporting Regulations
The effort aims to give officials a greater understanding of cyber threats and the ability to defend U.S. critical infrastructure against cascading impacts when attacks occur.
Policy
Technical Standards Work is a Priority for White House International Policy
Leaders in the public sector doubled down on the U.S. need to participate in global technical standards to support national security and market dominance.
Emerging Tech
US Must Proactively Participate in International AI Standards-Setting, Officials Warn
Maintaining the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence hinges on contributions to international technology standards, as experts advocate diversity in feedback.
Digital Government
EEOC to Propose Rules Codifying Electronic Filing Options for Feds
Although the agency that investigates complaints of workplace discrimination has offered the option to file documents and track cases electronically for years, its regulations do not specifically endorse the current system.
Cybersecurity
Industry Objections Spur Changes to Cybersecurity Provisions in Defense Bill
Key members of the House and Senate are altering proposals for identifying systemically important critical infrastructure and securing the software supply chain.
Cybersecurity
CISA Plans to Measure the Effect of Coming Standards on Industry’s Cybersecurity
But big companies want to avoid agencies’ use of related performance goals in new regulation.
Cybersecurity
Defense, Justice Call for FCC Rulemaking to Secure Internet Routing, Opposing NTIA
The departments cited comments from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and said a regulatory approach would have a greater impact “industry-wide” than dealing with entities case-by-case.
Cybersecurity
CISA Requests Input on Terms Already Defined by Incident Reporting Law
The agency is embarking on a rulemaking process to implement the law, which requires those who make ransomware payments to report them to the government.
Digital Government
FTC Debates Whether Data Privacy Concerns Warrant Market Wide Rules
A Thursday hearing on the matter featured both industry and consumer advocate perspectives on the best regulatory approach.
Policy
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Crypto
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Emerging Tech
Prolific Crypto Market Demands Regulation, Investor Education, Experts Say
Financial regulation experts tell Congress a lack of regulation on digital currencies and lending exacerbates lack of consumer education.
Cybersecurity
CISA Urges FCC to Prioritize National Security in Internet Routing Probe
CISA Director Jen Easterly said industry concerns shouldn’t preclude use of the commission’s regulatory authority to mitigate exploitation of the Border Gateway Protocol.
Emerging Tech
Treasury’s Cryptocurrency Framework Emphasizes Consumer Protection, International Collaboration
The Treasury Department’s first digital asset guidance is the latest chapter in applying federal regulation to the digital asset market.
Digital Government
The Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Agencies
The court's conservative majority limits agencies' capacity to write new rules on major issues.
Cybersecurity