As hackers hone their skills, businesses deal with cybersecurity concerns on a daily basis. Most major hacks to date have focused on a specific company or agency. But what if a large cyberattack were to occur on a national scale? Who would enforce cybersecurity measures and provide guidance to businesses on what to do and how to react?
Though some federal guidance is still being worked out, the following is a roundup of five agencies that have a role in ensuring cybersecurity and responding to cyber incidents:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation:
Until recently, the level to which the federal government could get involved in a major private sector cybersecurity incident was unclear. But last month, the White House issued a presidential policy directive (PPD) on cyber incident coordination. The PPD outlines the federal role and pledges that, in the case of a major private sector cybersecurity event, federal government responders will safeguard sensitive private sector information and abstain from interfering while remaining informed of the affected organization’s response. For the full article click here
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