Noem calls for reauthorization of cyberthreat information sharing law during RSA keynote

Summary: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has called on Congress to reauthorize a crucial cybersecurity information sharing law set to expire in September, which facilitates private sector collaboration with the government. During her speech at the RSA Conference, she also defended funding cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) while emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement in cybersecurity efforts. Noem stated that enhancing information-sharing mechanisms will bolster national security against cyber threats.

Affected: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), private sector companies

Keypoints :

• Noem urged reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act to enhance collaboration between businesses and the government on cybersecurity threats.
• The law provides liability protection for companies sharing sensitive cybersecurity information with DHS, fostering preventative measures against cyberattacks.
• Despite budget cuts at CISA, Noem assured that the agency would remain vital for national cybersecurity efforts and improve communication with state officials.