Congress addresses SolarWinds attack, Biden’s cybersecurity plan

The video discusses the Biden administration's focus on cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of federal, state, and local collaboration. It explores the potential for a national data breach notification law, referencing international precedents like GDPR and California's CPA. The video also covers federal funding initiatives, including a $400 million grant to enhance local cybersecurity and measures to combat ransomware. Despite other pressing issues, President Biden has proposed $10 billion for cybersecurity efforts.

What international precedent is mentioned as a model for a potential U.S. national data breach notification law?

• COPPA

• GDPR

• FERPA

• HIPAA

Which state has its own privacy law mentioned in the video?

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

• California

What is the purpose of the proposed $400 million grant discussed in the video?

• To fund private cybersecurity firms

• To support federal cybersecurity initiatives

• To aid state and local governments in improving cybersecurity

• To develop new cybersecurity technologies

What is a common response by local governments to ransomware attacks, as mentioned in the video?

• Contacting international authorities

• Developing new software

• Paying the ransom

• Ignoring the attack

What amount has President Biden proposed for cybersecurity spending?

• $20 billion

• $15 billion

• $10 billion

• $5 billion