HHS Calls For More Resources, Authority For Health Cybersecurity

An HHS cybersecurity official recently testified to Congress stressing HHS’ efforts to increase cybersecurity and lobbying to keep his job as an Obama-era directive is being revised by the Biden Administration. In the hearing, Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Energy & Commerce Committee found common ground around preserving the cybersecurity role of sector risk management agencies, were supportive of the work of the deputy director, and called for the continuation of his efforts in the role. Brian Mazanec,...