Tag: the US
The regulations to keep an eye on in 2023
As we slowly make our way into the New Year, 2023 is shaping up to be a big year for the introduction of new...
NSA veteran Chris Inglis resigns as US national cyber director
Chris Inglis, a 30-year veteran of the National Security Agency, has stepped down as the US’ national director.
Privacy concerns could lead US to ban TikTok from government devices
A spending bill unveiled by the US Congress could ban TikTok from most US government devices, Security Week has detailed.
TikTok slapped with two US lawsuits over security and child safety
Social media network TikTok has been hit by two lawsuits from the US state of Indiana, accusing the app of making false claims around its safety for children.
US plans to rachet up regulation on non-banks
Regulators at the US Treasury have revealed they are planning to step up regulation on non-banks.
US cyber departments issue software supply chain security guidance
Three US cyber-focused departments have this week released the last part of a three-part joint guidance of securing the software supply chain.
Ransomware attacks costs US financial institutions over $1bn in 2021
A report by the US Treasury has found US financial institutions experienced nearly $1.2bn in costs associated with ransomware attacks in 2021.
White House unveils 100-day cyber sprint for chemical industry
The chemical sector is set to take up the 100-day cyber sprint proposed by President Biden to sharpen the industry’s focus on the topic.
US invites over 30 nations to ransomware summit
The White House will bring together over 30 countries and private sector firms for a two-day summit focused on combating ransomware attacks.
TSA issues directive to boost railway cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently issued a new directive to improve the cybersecurity of railroad operations in the US.