The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has unanimously approved a comprehensive cybersecurity bill yesterday. The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480, submitted by Sens. Joe Lieberman, Susan Collins and Tom Carper, would create a new cyber... (Continue reading)
Last Friday, McAfee officials expressed their praise for the recently proposed cyber bill but voiced reservations over the bill’s possible impact to private sector innovation. The bill, which was introduced by Sens. Joe Lieberman, Susan Collins and Tom Carper, looks to... (Continue reading)
In order to move froward with securing the nation’s networks, the government and private sectors must work together, Frances Townsend, Chairwoman of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) board, told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs... (Continue reading)
The U.S. cybersecurity effort does not need the creation of a new agency or department, a senior DHS official told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during a hearing Tuesday, June 15. In reference to a... (Continue reading)
Last week, Sens. Joe Lieberman, Susan Collins and Tom Carper unveiled the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480. The bill will create a permanent Office of Cyber Policy in the White House and form a give... (Continue reading)
Sen. Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Me) unveiled a new cybersecurity bill yesterday along with Federal Financial Management Subcommittee Chairman Tom Carper (D-De). The legislation looks to strengthen, modernize and coordinate federal civilian networks and select private sector... (Continue reading)
During a recent interview with GovInfoSecurity.com, Rep. David Wu said “If we’re going to have someone, we don’t need a cybersecurity eunuch; we need someone who has a little bit more oomph to get the job done.” Wu wants the... (Continue reading)
Last Friday, Senator Joe Lieberman, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, outlined the key principles he hopes to include in legislation put forward with Susan Collins on cyber security, including a Senate-confirmed cyber coordinator positioned in the... (Continue reading)