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The European Parliament adopts NIS2 and DORA proposals

A&O Shearman on 11/16/2022

The plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the final versions of the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive) and of the Digital Operational Resilience Act...more

EU seeks to bolster cybersecurity regulation with the introduction of NIS 2.0

Hogan Lovells on 1/7/2021

On 16 December 2020, the EU released its proposed revisions to the existing Directive 2016/1148 on the security of network and information systems (NIS2)....more

Tracking State and Local Orders and Reopening Guidance Affecting Manufacturing and Warehousing Operations

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 4/21/2020

After New York and California issued stay at home orders on March 18 and 19, most other U.S. states have followed suit. As the rate of new COVID-19 infections is beginning to flatten in parts of the country, President Donald...more

Looks Phishy? It Probably Is: Tech Safety During The COVID-19 Outbreak

McManis Faulkner on 4/21/2020

These are truly unprecedented times. With the coronavirus outbreak, most of the nation is sheltering in place, and only essential businesses remain open. Even just a few months ago, if you had mentioned “global pandemic,”...more

COVID-19: CISA Releases Essential Critical Infrastructure Guidance Version 3.0

WilmerHale on 4/21/2020

Overview of the Updated CISA Guidance - On April 17, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued the third version of its nonbinding...more

“Essential Business” Designations Expanded By Federal Advisory Memo

Fisher Phillips on 4/2/2020

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just issued an updated memorandum listing the industries that contain the Essential Infrastructure Workforce – and it contains good news for many businesses that can...more

Shelter-in-Place Orders: Five IT and Cybersecurity Questions to Consider in Light of COVID-19

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 3/31/2020

This is the second alert in a series of Bradley installments on privacy and cybersecurity issues that may arise during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This installment focuses on IT issues that may impact businesses that are...more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal Resources for Business

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 3/31/2020

Keep your business in the know during the COVID-19 outbreak. With information concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly evolving, DRM is committed to providing you relevant and timely guidance on how to navigate this...more

CISA Makes Major Changes To Its Essential Infrastructure Workforce Guidance

Fox Rothschild LLP on 3/31/2020

Several states that have issued shelter-in-place orders or required nonessential businesses to close to slow the spread of COVID-19, reference or rely upon the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure...more

CISA, Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers and Federal Contractors

BakerHostetler on 3/26/2020

Federal contractors face confusion and uncertainty over whether their companies and employees performing under federal contracts are exempted from the various restrictions in the recent state-issued “stay at home” orders...more

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Seeks Feedback on Essential Workers, Sectors

McGuireWoods LLP on 3/24/2020

As many industries transition to alternate working arrangements in response to COVID-19, certain sectors and functions essential to the nation’s public health, safety and community well-being must continue to operate. The...more

Cybersecurity and the UK legal landscape

White & Case LLP on 5/3/2019

As businesses continue to digitise their assets and operations, the need to continually assess IT infrastructure and the technical measures in place to safeguard key information assets and data becomes ever more important....more

First EU-wide cybersecurity regime set to enter force in August 2016 after final approval by European Parliament

King & Spalding on 7/19/2016

The European Parliament gave final approval to the Network and Information Security Directive (“Directive”), the first-ever EU-wide cybersecurity standards, on July 6, 2016. The Directive seeks to improve the cybersecurity...more

The European Union Approves First-Ever Cybersecurity Rules

King & Spalding on 7/19/2016

On July 6, 2016, after more than three years of debate, the European Parliament gave final approval to the Network and Information Security Directive. It establishes the first set of fundamental cybersecurity and breach...more

Cybersecurity in Europe: New Obligations for “Essential” and “Digital” Services

K&L Gates LLP on 7/14/2016

On July 7 the Plenary of the European Parliament (EP) gave its final approval to the Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS Directive” or “Directive”) after three years of discussions. The full text of the Directive...more

EU Adopts Cybersecurity Directive: What US Companies Need to Know

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 7/11/2016

Not all the news coming out of Europe these days is about Brexit. In fact, the forces of unity and harmonization remain a top priority for European regulators hoping to combat digital security threats and create a safer and...more

EU Cyber Security and Incident Notification Rules Enacted

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/8/2016

On July 6, 2016, the European Parliament adopted the first-ever pan-European law on cyber security. The law, entitled the "Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems" (NIS Directive), imposes security...more

EU Cybersecurity Directive Brings Notification and Security Requirements for Industry

WilmerHale on 7/7/2016

The first European Union-wide rules on cybersecurity have been adopted by the European Parliament. Approved on July 6, 2016, the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS Directive) creates new risk...more

Tough New EU-Wide Cybersecurity Rules in Prospect: The Network and Information Security Directive

Dechert LLP on 5/23/2016

Two-thirds of large UK companies have come under cyber attack in the past year, according to the UK Government, and a quarter have been attacked at least once a month. But only half have taken any recommended actions to...more

Cyber Alert: Global Cybersecurity Spotlight: Germany

Alston & Bird on 1/14/2016

Following nearly two years of negotiations, the European Parliament and European Council finally reached agreement on the Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS Directive”) in December 2015.1 The Directive will...more

EU Institutions Adopt First Pan-European Legislation on Cybersecurity

Alston & Bird on 12/14/2015

On December 7, 2015, after more than two years of legislative consideration, the European Union adopted the Directive on Network and Information Security (“NIS Directive”). Under the NIS Directive, operators of essential...more

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