Lawmakers fear Elon Musk, DOGE not adhering to privacy rules
House members say Musk’s organization is “running roughshod” over security and privacy standards, and senators worry about access to classified information.
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Removal of Cyber Safety Review Board members sparks alarm from cyber pros, key lawmaker
Not everyone opposed the move, however, even as the board reviews the major Salt Typhoon telecom breach.
Biden cyber executive order gets mostly plaudits, but its fate is uncertain
At least one key Republican told CyberScoop that he wasn’t happy about the last-minute nature of the EO.
Lawmakers question Microsoft president over China ties, repeated breaches
Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.
House panel leaders call on Microsoft president to testify over security shortcomings
The Homeland Security Committee plans a May 22 hearing.
Congress pummels Colonial Pipeline CEO over government coordination after disruptive ransomware incident
The company's response put on display broader Hill concerns about the private sector's ransomware safeguards.
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Lawmakers say Colonial Pipeline’s refusal to discuss ransom undermines US efforts
The shutdown of Colonial Pipeline has renewed a debate over whether organizations held hostage by hackers should pay them off.
After Colonial Pipeline hack, lawmakers want more action on pipeline security
A two-year-old federal pipeline initiative has shown promise, but more needs to be done, lawmakers say.
Ex-government officials urge US to take action to avoid another SolarWinds-style hack
Top security leaders testified in front of the House Homeland Security Committee's first cyber-focused hearing of 2021, with the SolarWinds hack taking center stage.
Voting Village brings equipment to lawmakers to boost urgency on election security
This time, they brought the equipment.