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FedRAMP Rewritten: OMB Publishes Guidance with FedRAMP’s Updated Vision, Scope and Governance Structure

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To dramatically scale up the Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) marketplace, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completely rewritten FedRAMP’s vision, scope and governance...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Summer Heat Ramping Up: FedRAMP Releases Final OMB Memo and Announces Update on Roadmap Progress, Automation Site Launch, and the...

It’s been a hot summer so far but Federal Risk and Authorization Program (“FedRAMP”) is just starting to heat up. In June, FedRAMP (the Federal government’s program for security authorizations for cloud solutions) released...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The European Data Act: 5 Things Cloud Services Provider Should Know

This Essential Guide to the European Data Act is part of Orrick's Cybersecurity & Privacy Compass Series. The Cybersecurity & Privacy Compass is your global guide to the evolving cybersecurity and privacy regulatory...more

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[Webcast Transcript] Getting Things Done with GAI

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Editor’s Note: During this webcast, industry leaders discussed using generative AI (GAI) in the legal and cybersecurity fields. The speakers, John Brewer, Anya Korolyov, Chris Wall, and Bernie Gabin, all experts in AI and...more

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U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule Impacting AI and U.S. IaaS Providers to Counter Foreign Malicious Actors

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On January 29, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new proposed regulatory rule (the “Proposed Rule”), which will impose significant diligence, monitoring, and reporting...more

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[Event] 14th Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Export Controls - May 15th - 16th, San Francisco, CA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 14th Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls returns for another exciting year with curated programming that brings together a global gathering of...more

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Delivering digital infrastructure in the AI age

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The digital infrastructure sector's growth has been fueled by the hyperscalers in recent years. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the metaverse is set to drive this "zeitgeist" sector to new heights....more

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Federal Contractors Face Stricter Regulation Over Cyber Incident Response Reporting

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Last October, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council proposed two new rules, one of which that will influence cyber incident response practices. The scope is limited as it only applies to federal government...more

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Department of Commerce Seeks Comment on Proposed CIP Requirement and Foreign Access Restrictions for US Infrastructure as a...

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On January 29, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (the “Department”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on a proposed regulation in response to the Executive Order (E.O.)...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Governmental Practice Cybersecurity and Data Protection - 2023 Recap & 2024 Forecast Alert

To kick off the New Year, Sheppard Mullin’s Governmental Practice Cybersecurity & Data Protection Team has prepared a cybersecurity-focused 2023 Recap (including links to all of the resources the team has put out over the...more

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Governmental Practice Cybersecurity and Data Protection: 2023 Recap & 2024 Forecast Alert

To kick off the New Year, Sheppard Mullin’s Governmental Practice Cybersecurity & Data Protection Team has prepared a cybersecurity-focused 2023 Recap (including links to all of the resources the team has put out over the...more

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First Proposed Rules Under Biden AI Order Issued as Part of Larger New Customer Cyberthreat Disclosure Requirements for Cloud...

On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on draft rules establishing customer information collection and reporting obligations for certain...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Time for An Upgrade: OMB Releases Draft Memorandum Modernizing FedRAMP

On October 27, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) released a draft memorandum for public comment regarding Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (“FedRAMP”) (the “Draft Memo”). The...more

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Update: FAR Council Proposes Pair of Major Cybersecurity Rules for Government Contracts

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WHAT: As we previously reported here, on October 3, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) proposed a pair of major cybersecurity rules intended to implement key parts of President Biden’s May 2021...more

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New Cybersecurity FAR Rules Poised to Have a Major Impact on Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council on Oct. 3, 2023, issued two proposed rules to partially implement President Biden's Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. The first proposed rule imposes...more

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Is Data Security A Priority for Your Workplace Equity Provider?

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Cyberattacks continue to rise, increasing the need for robust data security. Global weekly attacks rose by 7% during the first quarter of 2023, versus the same quarter last year. Each organization is estimated to face on...more

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Chinese Hackers Exploit Gap in Cloud Environment Used by U.S. Government

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According to recent reports issued by Microsoft and U.S. government agencies, hackers recently exploited a gap in Microsoft’s cloud environment, enabling the malicious actors to access the email accounts of employees at the...more

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White House Provides New Guidance & Extends Deadline for Secure Software Attestations

On June 9, 2023, OMB released additional guidance on the implementation of OMB Memorandum M-22-18, Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practice, which requires that federal...more

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Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: April 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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CISA Releases Proposed Security Attestation Form for Software Producers

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking public comment on the secure software development common self-attestation form to be completed by software producers that sell software to the federal...more

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Reassessed: FedRAMP Releases Revised Obligations and Standards for Cybersecurity Assessors

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Program Management Office recently released a revised version of its Obligations and Compliance Standards document for third party assessors – the organizations...more

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Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: March 2023

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Welcome back to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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Where is SaaS Heading in 2023?

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As we look toward the future of Software as a Service (SaaS), it’s clear that the landscape is changing rapidly. From artificial intelligence (AI) to data analytics, the industry is undergoing a rapid transformation that is...more

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Launch of Public RFI Signals FTC Scrutiny of Cloud Computing Industry

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On March 22, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a request for information (RFI) seeking public comments on business practices in the cloud computing industry. The RFI focuses on three intertwined aspects of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC asks how cloud computing affects competition and data security

On March 22, the FTC announced it is seeking information on cloud computing providers’ business practices with respect to the potential impact on competition and data security. ...more

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