Plankey had been waiting for more than a year, prompting the request to withdraw him as the one tapped to lead an agency now in further upheaval.

Experts say the federal legislation takes inspiration from states laws in Virginia and Kentucky, but a lack of bipartisan support could spell trouble. 

The Senate Democrat said that the SSA following Trump’s executive order would indicate “willing participation” in the administration’s midterm elections scheme.

A Federal Register notice seeks public comment on how cyber is covered within a 2002 law and program.

Executives pressed Congress for a strategy as the market – and attack surface – continues to expand.

A House committee reauthorized an Energy Department program that funnels hundreds of millions of dollars and cybersecurity assistance to rural electric utilities.

Brett Leatherman is running the bureau's most public cyber campaign yet, pushing basic security hygiene while quietly preparing industry for stepped-up Chinese threats.

A legislative package that would overhaul cybersecurity practices at the Department of Health and Human Services sailed through committee. 

A department official speaking at CyberTalks said HHS is trying to help the sector on finding where those risks are.

Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala said it could affect everything from responding to threats to finalizing CIRCIA regulations.