Gary Gensler Archives

SEC’s breach notification proposal one step closer to a final vote

The proposed rule would give institutions 48 hours to report a cyber incident to the agency.

Feb 9, 2022 By Tonya Riley

Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Sept. 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)

SEC’s Gensler signals enhancement of cybersecurity, breach disclosure rules for financial sector

The SEC joins TSA, the FCC and other feds who have imposed or are considering imposing additional disclosure requirements.

Jan 25, 2022 By Tim Starks

The headquarters of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen in Washington, DC, January 28, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

SEC settles with First American over massive data leak for nearly $500,000

The commission said First American's information security personnel spotted the vulnerability months earlier, but didn't fix it or notify company brass.

Jun 15, 2021 By Tim Starks