Private companies that do business with the U.S. government have a big stake in how federal agencies regulate the cybersecurity elements of federal contracts. As cyberthreats increase, the government is attempting to keep pace by upgrading cyber-requirements. The government has now launched a program that gives the private sector an opportunity to shape the future design and scope of those requirements in federal contracts. Companies have until June 12, 2013, to respond to a GSA request for information on a wide range of cyberissues.
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Feds Seek Private-Sector Cybersecurity Help
Posted by: John K. Higgins June 7, 2013 05:15 AMPrivate companies that do business with the U.S. government have a big stake in how federal agencies regulate the cybersecurity elements of federal contracts. As cyberthreats increase, the government is attempting to keep pace by upgrading cyber-requirements. The government has now launched a program that gives the private sector an opportunity to shape the future design and scope of those requirements in federal contracts. Companies have until June 12, 2013, to respond to a GSA request for information on a wide range of cyberissues.