In-House Can Handle Government-Mandated Cyber Reporting—But Will It Work?

Lawmakers are pondering legislation that would require companies to report cyberattacks to the government. While many legal departments may be able to handle the strain that comes with additional reporting requirements, how effective such a law would be remains to be seen.

May 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM

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Cybersecurity

Frank Ready

Legal departments may find themselves chatting with the government a little more often. Last week, Politico reported that a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers is looking to require private companies working in key infrastructure—such as gas or IT services—or entities that do business with the government to tell Uncle Sam when they've been hacked.