FSOC says it is expanding cyber information sharing and exercises and urging firms to manage third‑party cyber risk

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FSOC and member agencies implement expanded cyber information sharing, joint monitoring, and scenario-based exercises, and regulated firms act to manage cyber risks from third‑party service providers as emphasized by the Council.

Source summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Banking Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) 2025 annual report, saying the council will prioritize economic growth and economic security. He criticized what he called "regulation by reflex," linked that approach to recent bank failures, and outlined four FSOC priorities: strengthening U.S. Treasury market resilience, improving cybersecurity, modernizing bank and credit-union supervision (especially for community banks), and promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence.
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The Treasury statement by Secretary Scott Bessent (Feb. 5, 2026) explicitly says FSOC “is supporting expanded information sharing, joint monitoring, and scenario-based exercises” and that it “is emphasizing the need for regulated firms to manage cyber risks tied to third‑party service providers.” The FSOC 2025 Annual Report (published by Treasury) likewise recommends expanding joint monitoring and information sharing among regulators and industry and endorses scenario‑driven tabletop exercises to bolster preparedness for cyber incidents and notes attention to third‑party cyber risks. Verdict: True — primary Treasury materials directly support the claim that FSOC is backing expanded information sharing, joint monitoring, scenario‑based exercises, and third‑party cyber risk management by regulated firms.

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  1. Update · Feb 06, 2026, 02:05 AMTrue
    The Treasury statement by Secretary Scott Bessent (Feb. 5, 2026) explicitly says FSOC “is supporting expanded information sharing, joint monitoring, and scenario-based exercises” and that it “is emphasizing the need for regulated firms to manage cyber risks tied to third‑party service providers.” The FSOC 2025 Annual Report (published by Treasury) likewise recommends expanding joint monitoring and information sharing among regulators and industry and endorses scenario‑driven tabletop exercises to bolster preparedness for cyber incidents and notes attention to third‑party cyber risks. Verdict: True — primary Treasury materials directly support the claim that FSOC is backing expanded information sharing, joint monitoring, scenario‑based exercises, and third‑party cyber risk management by regulated firms.
  2. Original article · Feb 05, 2026

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