Critical Infrastructure Sectors

REGULATORY: FERC: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Bulk Electric System Cyber Security Standards

by King & Spalding on 5/8/2013

On April 18, 2013, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (the “NOPR”) stating that it intends to approve Version 5 of the Critical Infrastructure Protection (“CIP”)...more

Out With the Old, in With the New – CIP Version 5 on the Horizon

by Daniel Frank, Alison Graab, Meghan R. Gruebner, Jennifer Herbert, Alexandra Konieczny, Mark Thibodeaux | Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 4/23/2013

Electric utilities and other generation and transmission companies will be subject to new cybersecurity standards under a proposed rule issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC proposed to approve the...more

NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework

by Michael Baader, Jamie Barnett, Dismas Locaria, Anthony Rosso, Sejal Shah, Jason Wool, Brian Zimmet | Venable LLP on 4/11/2013

On April 3, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held a workshop at the Department of Commerce in which it offered a sneak preview of the Cybersecurity Framework required under the recently-issued...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Flaming Worms, Stuxnets and Other Cyber Threats — The European Union’s Response

by Joshua Gruenspecht, Stuart D. Levi, Shari Piré, Pierre Servan-Schreiber | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/8/2013

The media is replete with reports of a botnet onslaught paralyzing Spamhaus, flaming worms usurping strategic information in the Middle East and a stuxnet super weapon wreaking physical damage to Iran’s nuclear reactors....more

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/5/2013

April 5 (Bloomberg Law) -- In recent months, a wave of lawyers and consultants have taken to lobbying various members of the federal government on cybersecurity issues. David Ransom, partner at McDermott Will & Emery, talks...more

President Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order; Pending Legislation Revived

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/27/2013

President Barack Obama issued his administration's much-anticipated executive order on cybersecurity Feb. 12, to "enhance the security and resilience of the Nation's critical infrastructure and to maintain a cyber environment...more

Capital Thinking Update - March 18, 2013

by Mary Beth Bosco, Amy Davenport, Tanya DeRivi, Alexis Early, Eugenia Edwards, Jared Fleisher, Mara Giorgio, Melanie Goggins, Norma Krayem, Karen Kudelko, Jessica Monahan, John Sharp, more +Amy Budner Smith, Stacy Swanson, Sarah Vilms, Dana Weeks, Pam Welsh | Patton Boggs LLP on 3/20/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture and Food - Budget and Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Defense - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services -...more

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

by Scott Andrews, Colleen Bal, Wendell Bartnick, Cedric Burton, Brock Dahl, Sharon Lee, Lydia Parnes, Anna Pateraki, Tracy Shapiro, Matthew Staples, Gerard Stegmaier, Don Vieira | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/19/2013

In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from...more

NIST Seeks Private Sector Information on Cybersecurity Framework Outlined in President’s Executive Order and Notices First Public...

by King & Spalding on 3/18/2013

On February 26, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register soliciting views from both government and industry on developing the...more

U.S. Responding To Cyber-Espionage: White House Acknowledges Increasing Threat

by Odia Kagan, Sharon Klein, Jeffrey Vagle | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 3/15/2013

No longer cut from the cloth of 007’s expensive suits, fast cars or well-mixed drinks, present-day espionage is carried out, to a great extent, through computer screens, proxy servers and spoofed e-mail addresses. Dubbed...more

Cybersecurity: President Obama’s Executive Order Is Only the Beginning

by David Ransom | McDermott Will & Emery on 3/14/2013

This On the Subject outlines why hospitals and financial services and communications companies should pay attention to the recent executive order entitled “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.”...more

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking...more

NIST Requests Information Regarding Cybersecurity Framework

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/7/2013

On February 26, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), issued a request for information to begin developing the “Cybersecurity Framework” required by a recent executive order directing NIST to develop a...more

President Obama Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity

by Carly Ziegler | Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 3/7/2013

As announced during the 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama recently signed an Executive Order on cybersecurity. The primary goals of the Executive Order are to (a) improve communication between private companies...more

NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity Framework Under Recent Executive Order

by Michael Baader, Jamie Barnett, Andrew Bigart, Amanda C. Blunt, Dismas Locaria, Anthony Rosso, Sejal Shah, Raymond Shepherd, Robert Smith, Jason Wool, Brian Zimmet | Venable LLP on 3/6/2013

On February 26, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled, “Developing a Framework to Improve Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.” The RFI requests...more

DataGuidance: Cynthia Larose on Cybersecurity Framework

by Cynthia Larose | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 3/6/2013

USA: New cybersecurity framework has far-reaching effects on US economy - President Obama issued – on 12 February 2013 – the long-awaited Executive Order entitled ‘Improving Infrastructure Cybersecurity’ (the Order),...more

What Companies Should Do to Prepare for Implementation of Cybersecurity Executive Order [Video]

by LXBN on 3/5/2013

The White House issuing a cybersecurity executive order has been expected for some time, but now that it’s finally here, what exactly should companies do to prepare for its implementation. Naturally, it makes sense not to...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: NIST Issues Request for Information on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Practices

by John Beahn, Antoinette Bush, Joshua Gruenspecht, Stuart D. Levi, Ivan A. Schlager | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/5/2013

On February 26, following close on the heels of the recent executive order setting forth the administration’s approach to the regulation of critical infrastructure network security, the National Institute of Standards and...more

Energy Newsletter - March 2013

by King & Spalding on 3/4/2013

In This Issue: *REGULATORY: - U.S. Regulatory; EU Regulatory: Cybersecurity Efforts to Secure Critical Infrastructure including the Energy Sector Advance in the United States and European Union -...more

REGULATORY: U.S. Regulatory; EU Regulatory: Cybersecurity Efforts to Secure Critical Infrastructure including the Energy Sector...

by King & Spalding on 3/4/2013

In recent years, the security of computerized data and the ability of public and private entities to respond to unauthorized penetration of computer networks has been intensely debated by policymakers. The risks associated...more

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REGULATORY: FERC: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Bulk Electric System Cyber Security Standards

Out With the Old, in With the New – CIP Version 5 on the Horizon

NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Flaming Worms, Stuxnets and Other Cyber Threats — The European Union’s Response

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

President Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order; Pending Legislation Revived

Capital Thinking Update - March 18, 2013

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

NIST Seeks Private Sector Information on Cybersecurity Framework Outlined in President’s Executive Order and Notices First Public...

U.S. Responding To Cyber-Espionage: White House Acknowledges Increasing Threat

Cybersecurity: President Obama’s Executive Order Is Only the Beginning

Business News Digest – March 2013

NIST Requests Information Regarding Cybersecurity Framework

President Obama Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity

NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity Framework Under Recent Executive Order

DataGuidance: Cynthia Larose on Cybersecurity Framework

What Companies Should Do to Prepare for Implementation of Cybersecurity Executive Order [Video]

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: NIST Issues Request for Information on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Practices

Energy Newsletter - March 2013

REGULATORY: U.S. Regulatory; EU Regulatory: Cybersecurity Efforts to Secure Critical Infrastructure including the Energy Sector...

White House Issues Executive Order on CyberSecurity

Administration Launches Strategy on Mitigating Theft of U.S. Trade Secrets

What The Cybersecurity Executive Order Means For The Rest Of Us

What You Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for Implementation of the Cybersecurity Executive Order

APT Threat Report Shows Cybersecurity Risks Not Limited to Identity Theft

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

What Companies Should Do to Prepare for Implementation of Cybersecurity Executive Order [Video]

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