Memo Outlines Cyber Responsibilities for Coordinator, OMB and DHS

A recently released memo has outlined the duties and responsibilities of OMB, DHS and the Cybersecurity Coordinator surrounding cybersecurity efforts.

“DHS oversees critical infrastructure protection, operates the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), oversees implementation of the Trusted Internet Connection initiative, and takes other actions to help secure both the Federal civilian government systems and the private sector,” the…

Australian Government Kills AusCERT

The Australian government has decided to stop funding AusCERT and move to creating a computer emergency response team that look to provide an early warning system, according to The Australian. The new unit will be known as CERT Australia which “will now be the sole supplier of national CERT services to the community and the point of contact…

Parliament Sees UK as Cybersecurity Leader for EU

The House of Lords European Union Committee has released a report which examines the UK’s cyber capabilities and the efforts in the EU. The Committee determined that the UK is “reasonably well placed” to handle cyber issues.

The report praised the UK efforts, saying that the UK is “thought to be a leader among member states, with developed …