Federal Drone Cybersecurity: New Standards and Procurement Rules.
This law aims to boost the security of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) used by civilian Federal agencies. It mandates the creation of new cybersecurity standards and vulnerability reporting procedures to protect sensitive government data from cyber threats. Citizens benefit indirectly from enhanced security surrounding data collected and managed by federal operations, minimizing national and operational security risks.
Key points
Requires NIST to develop mandatory new security guidelines for all drones used by Federal agencies, focusing on managing cybersecurity risks.
Prohibits agencies from procuring or using drones that fail to comply with these new security standards, effective two years after enactment.
Establishes clear processes for agencies and contractors to report and resolve security vulnerabilities in critical drone components.
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