[20150429]IF10163_网络安全和信息共享.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated April 29, 2015Cybersecurity and Information SharingThis In Focus summarizes the issues related to sharing information about cybersecurity breaches (the theft of information from computer networks) to prevent similar incidents in the future. Legislation has been introduced in the 113th and 114th Congresses to remove what some perceive to be legal obstacles to information sharing. Overview What Is Information Sharing? The discussion of cybersecurity data breach information sharing usually refers to sharing information within an industry or between industry and government about a cyberattack. Sharing data breach information with consumers is usually discussed separately and called data breach notification. What Is Stolen in a Data Breach? Confidential information is usually copied in a data breach and sold or used in ways that adversely impact the rightful owners of the information. This can include credit and debit card information, medical records, personally identifiable information, or an organizations proprietary information. Historically, credit card information has been the most stolen information. How Do Data Breaches Occur? In 2014, acc