The United States government launched initiatives this past week to enhance cybersecurity, but these efforts may add to the confusion around the issue in federal government circles. One development involves the unveiling of the Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee. This seeks to give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security the authority to govern cybersecurity efforts.
Security Legislation: A Rat's Nest of Agendas
Posted by: Richard Adhikari December 20, 2011 05:00 AMThe United States government launched initiatives this past week to enhance cybersecurity, but these efforts may add to the confusion around the issue in federal government circles. One development involves the unveiling of the Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee. This seeks to give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security the authority to govern cybersecurity efforts.