Information technology providers and politicians on both sides of the aisle are applauding the Obama administration for wading into the complex issue of cybersecurity. The administration issued its package of Internet security legislative proposals last week, spurring hopes that the U.S. Congress would approve a comprehensive national program this year. However, the anticipated momentum for Congressional action related to the administration’s proposals may be elusive. Instead, there may be an all-too-familiar logjam.
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Business Groups Give Thumbs Sideways to Obama's Cybersecurity Plan
Posted by: John K. Higgins May 19, 2011 01:05 PMInformation technology providers and politicians on both sides of the aisle are applauding the Obama administration for wading into the complex issue of cybersecurity. The administration issued its package of Internet security legislative proposals last week, spurring hopes that the U.S. Congress would approve a comprehensive national program this year. However, the anticipated momentum for Congressional action related to the administration’s proposals may be elusive. Instead, there may be an all-too-familiar logjam.