New legislation would give NIST drone cybersecurity responsibilities:
– Sens. Mark Warner and John Thune introduced the DETECT Act for NIST to create drone cybersecurity guidance.
– The legislation aims to set cybersecurity standards for federal use of civilian drones, potentially leading to binding rules.
– Includes measures for guideline testing by the Office of Management and Budget and mandates vulnerability reporting.
– Federal agencies would be restricted from buying non-compliant drones without a waiver.
– The proposal emphasizes secure drone operation amidst growing capabilities and utilization in government and private sectors.
Full proposal can be viewed here
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