Easterly: SEC vs. CIRCIA a ‘recipe for dysfunction’ after private sector complaints

Easterly: SEC vs. CIRCIA a ‘recipe for dysfunction’ after private sector complaints
Summary: Private sector companies are struggling to navigate the complexities of two new cyber incident reporting rules: the SEC’s regime and the CIRCIA requirements. Jen Easterly, former director of CISA, highlighted the confusion this dual reporting obligation creates for critical infrastructure organizations. She emphasized the need for harmonization of cyber rules to simplify compliance and enhance collective cyber defense efforts.

Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown
Victim: Private Sector Companies | private sector companies

Keypoints :

  • Private sector firms face confusion over compliance with SEC and CIRCIA reporting rules.
  • CIRCIA aims to enhance collective defense against cyber threats but is not publicly disclosed.
  • Easterly advocates for streamlined cyber regulations to reduce burdens on companies.

Source: https://therecord.media/cyber-incident-reporting-sec-circia-cisa-easterly