Major Rules for Federal Contractors Handling Sensitive Data Are Nearing the Finish Line
CyberScoop – Federal government contractors that handle sensitive information could soon face a “sea change” in rules about how they protect that information and report when it has been part of a breach. Pending federal regulations on the handling of “controlled unclassified information,” or CUI, a category of sensitive data that falls short of classified — including people’s personal information such as Social Security numbers, information that could expose vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, and more — could arrive as soon as the end of this year.
