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Right out of the box – California enacts first-of-its-kind statute regulating internet-of-things

Posted on Nov 26, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Litigation | Comments Off on Right out of the box – California enacts first-of-its-kind statute regulating internet-of-things
The California legislature had a big year in 2018. While a great deal of attention has focused on the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), California also passed a less-publicized, but highly critical, statute that will regulate certain aspects of Internet of Things (IoT or connected) device security. The IoT law, known as SB-327, should have a significant impact that...
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President Establishes Federal Cybersecurity Commission

Posted on Feb 9, 2016 in Government | Comments Off on President Establishes Federal Cybersecurity Commission
The President has established a Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity within the Department of Commerce. Under a Feb. 9, 2016 executive order, the new advisory commission will consist of 12 members appointed by the President. The goal of the Commission will be to make detailed recommendations for actions that can be taken over the next decade to “strengthen cybersecurity in...
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NAIC Cybersecurity Forum Focuses on Escalating Threats and Best Remediation Practices

Posted on Sep 14, 2015 in Insurance | Comments Off on NAIC Cybersecurity Forum Focuses on Escalating Threats and Best Remediation Practices
On September 10, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) co-sponsored a cybersecurity forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Featuring an impressive line-up of senior government officials and knowledgeable experts, the forum aimed to increase understanding of the escalating threat environment, emerging best practices in cyber...
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