Cybersecurity has become at top concern of corporate legal officers. (Photo: Titima Ongkantong/Shutterstock.com) Cybersecurity has become at top concern of corporate legal officers. (Photo: Titima Ongkantong/Shutterstock.com)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently rolled out a host of proposed new cybersecurity rules for public companies, including a requirement to disclose material cybersecurity incidents within four days.

The rules also mandate that companies disclose their cybersecurity risk-assessment strategy, disclose the cybersecurity expertise of management and board members, and provide updates on previously disclosed cybersecurity events.

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Greg Andrews

Greg Andrews is the editor overseeing ALM Media's coverage of corporate legal departments. He previously was editor of Indianapolis Business Journal and business editor of The Indianapolis Star. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Greg_Andr