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Cybersecurity in 2024: Ten Top Issues to Consider

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As we enter the New Year, Wiley has looked back at the top cyber issues for 2023 and what they mean for 2024. Last year, we saw the rollout of the National Cybersecurity Strategy—which outlined a new era of cyber oversight—as...more

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Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 2: Implementing Cyber Threat Incident Reporting and Information Sharing

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In October 2023, the federal government released a  Proposed Rule aimed at incorporating new cybersecurity reporting requirements into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In this second installment of PilieroMazza’s...more

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DOJ's New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative and How a Pending Case Could Test Its Efficacy

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The Department of Justice recently announced a new initiative that aims to hold government contractors accountable when they fail to meet required cybersecurity standards. In announcing the “Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative” in...more

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Biden’s Cyber Executive Order: How It Could Impact Your Business

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President Biden signed an executive order to bolster the federal government’s cybersecurity posture on May 12. The order focuses on implementing vital improvements to networks of federal departments and agencies, many of...more

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President Biden Issues Cybersecurity Order Impacting Federal Contractors

Beyond causing long lines and shortages at the gas pump, the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline this month may have important implications for federal contractors. As part of the federal government’s response, President Joe...more

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Biden Administration Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order

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The Biden Administration has issued the much-anticipated “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” Executive Order (EO), setting certain standards and requirements to prevent cyberattacks for government agencies, federal...more

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Biden Administration Signals Dramatic Shift in Focus to Confront Cyber Concerns In Government Contracting

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In a paradigm shift for cybersecurity, President Biden signed an ambitious Executive Order (the Order) on May 12 to address the increasingly sophisticated threats by malicious cyber actors to the nation's software supply...more

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The Risks and Implications of Failing to Comply with U.S. Government Cyber and IT Requirements

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This article summarizes some of the many risks and implications that are associated with failing to comply with U.S. government-unique cyber and information technology requirements. We are often asked by small and...more

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The OMB’s New Cybersecurity Guidance for Federal Contractors

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Is Controlled Unclassified Information Out of Control? The OMB apparently thinks so. On August 11, 2015, the Obama administration, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is the largest office within the...more

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OMB Issues Guidance on Government Contractors’ Cybersecurity Systems

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a draft guidance document on Aug. 11, 2015, titled “Improving Cybersecurity Protection in Federal Acquisitions” (the “OMB Guidance”). The OMB Guidance instructs agencies on...more

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Cybersecurity Resolutions for the New Year

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In this presentation: - Why cybersecurity matters - Recently-implemented cybersecurity rules and laws - Rapid reporting of cyber incidents and additional cybersecurity measures coming soon -...more

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