The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that boosts the government’s ability to respond to and assist agencies and private sector companies in the event of a major cyberattack, The Hill reports. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to have permanent teams on standby in case a cyberattack occurs, as well as to identify vulnerabilities before an event takes place. As the Senate approved the bill with a substitute amendment, the House of Representatives must approve the changes before it is sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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