Cybersecurity Cliffhanger: Will Congress Save the Day or Press ‘Pause’ on Protection?
House appropriators revealed a temporary funding plan to keep two crucial cybersecurity laws alive until Nov. 21. The continuing resolution delays the sunset of the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, allowing companies to share cyber threat intelligence with the government with liability protections. Will Congress manage a longer-term renewal? Stay tuned!
Key Points:
- Temporary funding keeps two key cybersecurity laws active until November 21.
- The 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act allows threat info sharing with liability protection.
- Congress needs more time to reconcile House and Senate differences on law extensions.
- Senate Chairman Rand Paul proposes a shorter extension with fewer liability protections.
- The bill’s future is uncertain without bipartisan support.
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