Navigating the New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

Video Summary:

In this webinar, Jeremy Bennett, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs with Virginia Association of Counties, Eddie McAndrew, COO/CIO of AIS Network, and Kevin Pomfret, Co-Chair, Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice with Williams Mullen discuss the new legislation enacted during the 2022 session of the Virginia General Assembly which requires public bodies to report cybersecurity incidents to the Virginia Fusion Center within 24 hours from when an incident is discovered. This program provides actionable information and insights into the new legislation, and how to respond to cybersecurity incidents. The webinar is moderated by Chris McDonald, Director of Government Relations with Williams Mullen and Patrick Cushing, Vice Chair of Government Relations with Williams Mullen.

Legislation enacted during the 2022 session of the General Assembly requires public bodies to report cybersecurity incidents to the Virginia Fusion Center within 24 hours from when an incident is discovered. This Administration-supported legislation was filed and enacted in order to improve the Commonwealth’s ability to catalog and analyze various cybersecurity threats and incidents that impact public bodies at both the state and local level. This webinar will provide insight on the new legislation, how to respond to cybersecurity incidents, and other issues relevant to local governments, public bodies, and businesses as they navigate this new environment.

There is no cost to attend this event.

Speakers:
Jeremy R. Bennett
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Virginia Association of Counties

Eddie McAndrew
COO/CIO
AIS Network

Kevin D. Pomfret
Co-Chair, Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice
Williams Mullen

Moderated by:
Patrick A. Cushing
Partner, Government Relations
Williams Mullen

Christopher J. "Chris" McDonald
Director of Government Relations
Williams Mullen

Kevin D. Pomfret
Co-Chair, Data Protection & Cybersecurity Teams
Williams Mullen