Financial regulation · United States
When must a listed company disclose a cyber incident?
SEC disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents
Affected business
Public company
Registrants filing reports with the SEC.
Decision
Yes, a cybersecurity incident determined to be material must be disclosed on Form 8-K Item 1.05.
Obligation
Determine materiality without unreasonable delay and file Form 8-K; describe cyber risk management annually.
Risk
not_in_register
Action
- Assess materiality after discovery
- File Form 8-K Item 1.05
- Amend when information becomes available
- Describe risk management in the annual report
Deadline
Within 4 business days after determining the incident is material.
Verification
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