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Councils in information security are formal groups composed of experts, stakeholders, and decision-makers who develop policies, standards, and frameworks to guide cybersecurity practices within organizations or industries. They often focus on creating consistent approaches to risk management, data protection, and system security, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and emerging threats.
These councils influence security by defining controls that reduce attack surfaces, such as access management and encryption standards. Their guidance can shape vulnerability prioritization and secure system design, helping organizations avoid misconfigurations or gaps that attackers might exploit. Additionally, councils facilitate collaboration and information sharing, which supports coordinated defense strategies and timely updates to security policies based on evolving threat intelligence.
Act Imposes Mandatory Patching for IoT DevicesThe European Council adopted Thursday security-by-design regulation that makes patching and vulnerability updates mandatory for connected devices. The regulation will ensure that "products with digital components are made secure throughout the supply chain and throughout their lifecycle."
Russian Nationals, Agencies Engaged in Cyberattacks, Misinformation to be TargetedThe European Council on Tuesday introduced a new sanctions framework to target Russian nationals and organizations engaged in malicious cyber activities such as election misinformation and disruptive cyberattacks. It seeks to address activities such as influence operations and hacking.