U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act into law, TechTarget reports. The omnibus legislation boosts U.S. cybersecurity measures and increases the power of agencies probing cyberattacks. Key requirements for critical infrastructure entities include 72-hour mandatory data breach reporting and a 24-hour reporting window for ransomware payments. Prior to the signing, the Department of Justice voiced concerns over potential holes in the legislation.
17 March 2022
Biden signs off on cybersecurity bill
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