DHS Hosts Virtual Meetings on Critical Infrastructure Cyber Rules
Published Date: 5/26/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is hosting virtual town hall meetings in June 2026 to get feedback on new rules for reporting cyber incidents and ransom payments. These rules will affect businesses and organizations in critical infrastructure sectors like energy, healthcare, and transportation. The goal is to make sure the rules are clear and fair before they become final, helping protect important services without causing unnecessary costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Cyber Incident & Ransom Reporting Requirement
If your business is a "covered entity" in a critical infrastructure sector, the proposed rule under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 would require you to report covered cyber incidents and ransom payments. CISA lists affected sectors including Communications; Energy; Healthcare and Public Health; Transportation Systems; Financial Services; Information Technology; Water and Wastewater; Chemical; and others, and is soliciting input via town halls in June 2026 (meetings June 15–18, 2026).
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