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Biden’s Latest Cyber EO Bolsters Work Underway, Faces Uncertain Future in Trump Administration

The EO on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity attempts to cement many of the cybersecurity priorities started in the Biden Administration and move forward other initiatives to stop new and emerging threats.

Cybersecurity Coalition Comments on ENISA’s NIS 2 Implementing Guidance

The Cybersecurity Coalition submitted comments to ENISA’s open consultation on its draft Implementing Guidance on the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation, which provides requirements related to the NIS 2 Directive.

UKs Investigatory Powers Act Could Negatively Impact Cybersecurity

The Center for Cybersecurity Policy & Law submitted comments to the United Kingdom’s open consultation on the updated codes of practice and notice regulations for the Investigatory Powers Act.

Virginia Supreme Court Expands Computer Crime Law, Raising Legal Issues for Ethical Hackers

The Virginia Supreme Court issued a pivotal ruling with significant implications for corporate security, ethical hacking, and everyday computer users, that greatly expands the scope of Virginia’s computer fraud law.

EU’s Cyber Resilience Act Enters Into Force

New product cybersecurity requirements are coming to the EU single market after years of intense debate and negotiation in Brussels, as the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act officially enters into force.

Through the Looking Glass: An Updated Vision for the Office of the National Cyber Director

The ONCD was established to advise the President on cybersecurity and has matured into a key component of cybersecurity policymaking. However, changes are needed to ensure the efficacy of the office, especially as it relates to other agencies.

The U.S. Data Security EO with Lee Licata and Grant Dasher (Part 2)

For the first time in the Distilling Cyber Policy podcast, Alex and Jen are re-joined by guests from earlier this season: Lee Licata, from the Department of Justice, and Grant Dasher, from CISA.

The U.S. and UN Cybercrime Convention: Progress, Concerns, and Uncertain Commitments

The U.S. issued an updated position seeking to move forward the UN Convention Against Cybercrime, a treaty intended to improve the global community’s ability to combat evolving cybercrime threats.

The Counter Ransomware Initiative with Hamish Hansford (DCP S2 E8)

In the latest Distilling Cyber Policy, Alex Botting and Jen Ellis are joined by our second-ever Australian guest: Hamish Hansford, the Deputy Secretary of Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group at the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Counter Ransomware Initiative Adds Private Sector Members

Earlier this month, more than 68 countries and organization members met for the fourth annual International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), which included the addition of a public-private advisory panel.