Gary Peters
Senate lawmakers propose combining cyber incident reporting, FedRAMP and FISMA legislation
The new legislation would require infrastructure owners and operators and civilian federal agencies to report substantial cyberattacks to CISA.
Lawmakers introduce bill to support adoption of secure cloud tech at federal agencies
The legislation is similar to the FedRAMP Authorization Act proposed by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va.
Lawmakers introduce bill to increase oversight of federal contractors’ use of AI
If enacted, the legislation would give the Office of Management and Budget new oversight responsibilities.
FISMA reform bill amendment cuts agency breach notification period to 72 hours
The proposed timeline for government departments to notify Congress of a breach has been brought into line with private sector disclosure requirements.
FISMA reform bill would require agencies to notify Congress of cyber breaches within 5 days
The legislative proposals would introduce strict new reporting requirements for senior government IT leaders.
Senators urge ‘flexibility’ administering Technology Modernization Fund
Administrators must consider increasing staffing levels, adjusting project selection criteria and reconsidering repayment terms for agencies, according to their letter.
