WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stakeholders and organizations across the technology sector are calling for the urgent passage of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would renew critical cybersecurity provisions that expired on September 30, 2025. The Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act would reauthorize a bipartisan law that has been in place for ten years that enables private companies to voluntarily share cybersecurity threat indicators – such as malware signatures, software vulnerabilities, and malicious IP addresses – with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This collaboration has helped prevent data breaches, protected personal information, and strengthened the federal government’s ability to respond to cyberattacks from foreign adversaries and criminal networks.
The bipartisan bill is supported by technology industry organizations including Palo Alto Networks, Business Software Alliance, SentinelOne, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Wiz, Tenable, Zscaler, the Cybersecurity Coalition, NCTA — The Internet & Television Association, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), Elastic, Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition, Alliance for Digital Innovation, Halcyon Ransomware Research Center, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, Dragos, TechNet, ACT | The App Association, Cyber Governance Alliance, Industrial Defender, and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). To see the full list of stakeholders who support extending cyber threat information authorities, click here. Below are statements in support of the legislation:
“The free and robust exchange of cyber threat information is foundational to our nation’s collective cyber defense,” said Daniel Kroese, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks. “Palo Alto Networks strongly supports bipartisan efforts by Senators Peters and Rounds to extend, on a long-term basis, the cybersecurity information sharing framework and protections network defenders have relied upon since 2015 to exchange threat intelligence, collaborate, and stay ahead of our adversaries.”
“The Business Software Alliance urges Congress to take immediate action that restores the sharing of critical cybersecurity information as first enabled by the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, which supports the United States’ ability to most effectively defend against malicious actors,” said Henry Young, Senior Director, Policy for Business Software Alliance.“Further delays in renewing this program will only serve to entrench information-sharing silos between government and industry and needlessly set back United States’ overall cybersecurity posture.”
“Cyber threat information sharing between the private sector and the federal government is a critical part of our nation’s cyber defense. Senators Gary Peters and Mike Rounds recognize this, and SentinelOne is pleased to support their bill, the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act,”said Andrew Howell, Vice President of Government Affairs, SentinelOne. “A collaborative, responsible, long-term information sharing framework is important to improving the state of cybersecurity globally, and we are grateful to Senator Peters and Senator Rounds for their hard work and leadership.”
“ITI welcomes the introduction of Senators Peters and Rounds’ bipartisan S.2983, the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, which would reauthorize critical cyber authorities for ten years,” said Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). “To support U.S. cyber defenses, a long-term reauthorization of cyber threat information sharing protections is critical to promoting and incentivizing real-time threat information sharing. This collaboration between public to private and private to private entities plays a critical role in recognizing and responding to new attacks.”
“Wiz supports Senator Peters and Rounds’ Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act (S. 2983), which reauthorizes long-standing legal authorities that allow for rapid cyber threat information sharing,” said Mitch Herckis, Global Head of Government Affairs, Wiz. “We appreciate the focus on what the federal government can do with shared information, including required privacy protections, limits on the use of shared information for regulatory purposes or enforcement actions and clauses to ensure there is no lapse in legal protections. With the continued acceleration of threats, collaboration to defend our digital infrastructure is more important than ever; without these authorities, legal barriers slow critical information from reaching those who need it.”
“Cyber threats don’t pause for politics, and neither should our ability to defend against them,” said James Hayes, Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Tenable. “Adversaries look for moments of distraction and disruption to exploit. This legislation helps ensure that our defenses remain coordinated and resilient through intelligence sharing, so we can stay ahead of evolving risks and protect the nation’s critical infrastructure.”
“Zscaler thanks Senators Peters and Rounds for their urgent effort – in line with bicameral, bipartisan, and Administration sentiment – to extend cyber information sharing legislation,”said Ryan Gillis, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Government Partnerships, Zscaler. “These authorities created the essential framework enabling real-time threat intelligence sharing across industry and with the government, breaking down the silos that attackers exploit. As nation-state and ransomware adversaries grow more pervasive and sophisticated, failing to renew these authorities could dramatically harm America’s national defense, economic security, and our critical infrastructure.”
“The Cybersecurity Coalition stresses the urgency in reauthorizing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act,” said Ari Schwartz, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Coalition. “This legislation has been one of, if not the, most important laws for the members of Cybersecurity Coalition to help us protect our customers by allowing us to proactively share timely information for critical cybersecurity purposes without need for extensive legal review. Companies are currently reviewing how to change their practices now that the law has expired and we only have a short window to reauthorize the law to avoid serious risks to our critical infrastructure and national security. The Cybersecurity Coalition thanks Senator Peters and Senator Rounds for their continued leadership tackling the key cybersecurity issues facing the nation. Their bill S.2983, will make sure that cybersecurity information sharing remains robust and continues to grow. The Cybersecurity Coalition believes passing S. 2983 will help protect our nation from the growing threat to our cybersecurity.”
“Reauthorizing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is critical to defending the nation’s infrastructure, economy, and security from increasingly sophisticated digital threats,” said Hon. Cory Gardner, President and CEO, NCTA — The Internet & Television Association. “Reauthorization ensures that our federal agencies, particularly those tasked with cyber defense, have the tools, authority, and resources they need to protect critical infrastructure, share threat intelligence, and respond quickly and effectively to emerging threats.”
“The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is an important tool to combat cyber threats, and reauthorization is urgently needed to mitigate risks to Americans’ security,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “The Consumer Technology Association commends Senators Peters and Rounds for their leadership, and we encourage Congress to advance this measure.”
“Cyber threat information sharing authorities have been critical for U.S. cybersecurity priorities by enabling voluntary, timely, and secure exchange of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures between the private sector and government,” said Chris Mohr, President, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). “They offer key legal protections, such as liability shields, antitrust exemptions, and defenses against regulatory misuse or public disclosure, enabling businesses to share data without risking lawsuits or competitive disadvantages. Permitting these authorities to lapse thus weakens the foundation of the entire information sharing ecosystem. During a period of increased cyber threats — including from adversarial foreign actors — whose frequency and intensity is further amplified by widely available AI tools, the United States must prioritize cybersecurity. We encourage the Senate to renew its effort to pass this critical legislation.”
“When defenders can share threat data safely, everyone is stronger,” said Bill Wright, Head of Global Government Affairs, Elastic, Inc. “This legislation keeps that lifeline open, and Elastic stands ready to support Congressional efforts to pass it quickly.”
“The Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition welcomes this legislative effort and supports a full 10-year extension of the federal cybersecurity information-sharing framework,” said Tatyana Bolton, Executive Director, Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition. “A persistent, well-resourced adversary requires a persistent, well-informed response. This legislation strengthens national security by ensuring U.S. forces, defense contractors, and international partners can continue to coordinate effectively against evolving cyber threats. In an age where digital threats recognize no borders, the failure to extend crucial information-sharing authorities represents an unacceptable risk to our allies and the entire international community.”
“The Alliance for Digital Innovation (ADI) supports the bipartisan Peters-Rounds legislation to renew and extend critical cyber information sharing authorities,” said Ross Nodurft, Executive Director, Alliance for Digital Innovation. “ADI recognizes that reauthorizing these lapsed authorities will restore essential legal protections enabling rapid, critical threat intelligence sharing between commercial technology providers and government agencies. Swift passage of this legislation is critical to maintaining the critical flow of threat information between industry and government agencies. ADI appreciates Congress’s work on this important legislation that will strengthen America’s cybersecurity posture.”
“For nearly a decade, there has been an increasingly robust environment for sharing cyber threat information between the private sector and the federal government,” said Cynthia Kaiser, Senior Vice President, Halcyon Ransomware Research Center. “With the recent lapse of those authorities, America has, at least temporarily, lost one of its most effective cybersecurity shields, creating dangerous blind spots for network defenders. Halcyon commends the leadership of Senator Gary Peters and Senator Mike Rounds for introducing the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, which would restore these critical protections. The bill provides the long-term certainty the private sector needs to continue sharing cyber threat indicators confidently and responsibly, while preserving strong safeguards for personally identifiable information. Even during this lapse, Halcyon has remained committed to sharing actionable threat intelligence with our federal partners. However, the uncertainty caused by the expiration of these authorities has undoubtedly weakened collaboration between the private sector and the federal government. Restoring these protections is essential to closing those gaps and strengthening the nation’s collective cyber defense. This bill provides a much-needed path to ensure that public-private information sharing continues to serve as one of America’s most effective tools against evolving cyber threats.”
“The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security strongly supports S.2983, the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, introduced by Senator Gary Peters and Senator Mike Rounds,” said Frank Ciluffo, Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security. “This vital legislation would reauthorize and extend the liability protections that enable industry to share timely and actionable cyber threat information with the federal government. If enacted, this important legislation would reauthorize and extend the now-lapsed liability protections relied on by industry to share critical cyber threat information with the federal government. Without these protections, the federal government has reduced insight into the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities persistently targeting America’s critical infrastructure, and, in turn, is less able to provide threat analysis and protection to state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners. Reinstating these authorities is essential to strengthening national cyber defense, improving public-private collaboration, and safeguarding the systems upon which our economy and security depend. We commend Senator Peters for his leadership and urge Congress to act swiftly to reauthorize these critical protections. The Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act is a critical, bipartisan measure that ensures our nation’s cyber defenses remain uninterrupted and effective. By reauthorizing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act for an additional ten years and making it retroactive to cover the lapse since the shutdown began, Congress is reinforcing the importance of continuous collaboration between government and industry.”
“Threat intelligence sharing between the private and public sector is vital in protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks,” said Rob Lee, CEO, Dragos. “This critical cyber information sharing authority has given private entities the guardrails, and the confidence needed for responsible cooperation with the federal government. Those authorities must be renewed, and the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act would accomplish that for the long term. Dragos appreciates the work of Senator Peters and Senator Rounds, and supports Congressional efforts to renew cyber threat information sharing work.”
“We thank Senator Peters and Senator Rounds for introducing the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, and make it apply retroactively to protect companies who share cyberthreat information during the current lapse,” said Linda Moore, CEO, TechNet. “This bill is a vital step toward protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure and mitigating cybersecurity risks across both the public and private sectors. TechNet supports voluntary, risk-based cybersecurity practices and remains committed to working with Congress and the administration to enhance America’s cyber resilience and strengthen defenses against the growing wave of digital threats.”
“ACT | The App Association applauds the work of Senator Gary Peters (D-M.I.) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act,” said Morgan Reed, President, ACT. “Their newly introduced legislation, S. 2983, would continue this vital program for a full ten years. Small businesses need the protections of this program to safely share information regarding cyberattacks, cybersecurity incidents, and cybersecurity best practices with each other without fear of antitrust violations. Crucially, S. 2983 would protect any cybersecurity information sharing that has occurred during the lapse in the program as well as future activities. We urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation and ensure that small businesses can remain secure.”
“The Cyber Governance Alliance is proud to support bipartisan efforts to renew and extend cyber information sharing authorities existential to our national security via S. 2983Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act,” said Emily Coyle, President and Founder, Cyber Governance Alliance. “The U.S. market and cyber professionals throughout the ecosystem are counting on the federal government to restore and extend the most basic information sharing protections as quickly as possible. Thank you to both Senators Peters and Rounds for their continued leadership on this critical issue.”
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