Senate eyes SME cybersecurity legislation

The U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would expand existing law that provides businesses with cybersecurity guidelines in a move to protect SMEs. Reports this week said the bill, the Main Street Cybersecurity Act, is an update to the existing Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 and would seek for the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a set of voluntary guidelines for small businesses to mitigate and prevent cybersecurity risks. Read more: www.pymnts.com