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CISA Warns Organizations to Harden Endpoint Management Systems Following Cyberattack on Stryker Corporation

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On March 18, 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert (the Alert) urging U.S. organizations to harden their endpoint management systems following the March 11, 2026 cyberattack against medical technology firm Stryker Corporation (Stryker), which disrupted Stryker’s internal Microsoft environment. CISA stated that it is conducting enhanced coordination with federal partners, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to identify additional … [Read more] about CISA Warns Organizations to Harden Endpoint Management Systems Following Cyberattack on Stryker Corporation

The Trump Administration’s AI Framework: Key Federal Policy Priorities and Legislative Recommendations

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On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (“AI Framework”), a legislative recommendation document intended to guide Congress in establishing a unified federal approach to artificial … [Read more] about The Trump Administration’s AI Framework: Key Federal Policy Priorities and Legislative Recommendations

EU Privacy Regulators Weigh in on the Proposed EU Biotech Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

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On March 10, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion on the European Commission’s proposed EU Biotech Act - a forthcoming legislative framework expected to materially … [Read more] about EU Privacy Regulators Weigh in on the Proposed EU Biotech Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

A New U.S. Cyber Strategy: President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

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A newly released U.S. government cyber strategy (available here) outlines a more assertive and coordinated national posture toward cybersecurity. The strategy acknowledges that cyberspace is central to economic security, national defense, and … [Read more] about A New U.S. Cyber Strategy: President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes National AI Legislative Framework

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On March 18, 2026, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn issued an artificial intelligence (“AI”) legislative framework discussion draft (“AI Discussion Draft”) titled the “Trump America AI Act.” According to Senator Blackburn, this intends to codify … [Read more] about U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes National AI Legislative Framework