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Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 285
The bill requires federal agencies to establish policies and procedures for identifying and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a timely manner. It also mandates the creation of a vulnerability disclosure policy, which would allow individuals and organizations to report potential vulnerabilities to the government.
Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to develop and implement a plan for continuous monitoring of their information systems and networks for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This would help ensure that any new vulnerabilities are quickly identified and addressed. Overall, the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act aims to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the federal government by establishing clear guidelines for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in a timely manner. This bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards enhancing the security of government information systems and networks.
Congressional Summary of HR 285
Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to take certain actions with the goal of countering cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency must report on its activities to coordinate disclosures of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The report must address, among other topics, relevant policies and procedures; the degree to which disclosed information is acted upon by industry and other stakeholders; and the preservation of privacy and civil liberties when collecting, using, and sharing vulnerability disclosures.
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center may disseminate protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities to information systems and industrial control systems, including in circumstances in which such vulnerabilities exist because software or hardware is no longer supported by a vendor.
The Science and Technology Directorate may establish a competition to develop remedies for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
