Cybersecurity Executive Order -- They Really Mean It
Here is the letter sent today from the White House (courtesy of John Brennan) to Senator Rockefeller. It begins:
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The executive branch national security team - including civilian, military and intelligence professionals - agrees that inadequate cybersecurity within our critical infrastructure poses a grave threat to the United States and requires new and updated laws.The letter commends the Senator for his
Here is the letter sent today from the White House (courtesy of John Brennan) to Senator Rockefeller. It begins:
The executive branch national security team - including civilian, military and intelligence professionals - agrees that inadequate cybersecurity within our critical infrastructure poses a grave threat to the United States and requires new and updated laws.The letter commends the Senator for his suggestions and strongly hints that an Executive Order is coming soon. Stay tuned ....
Paul Rosenzweig is the founder of Red Branch Consulting PLLC, a homeland security consulting company. He formerly served as deputy assistant secretary for policy in the Department of Homeland Security. He is a professorial lecturer in law at George Washington University, a senior fellow in the Tech, Law & Security program at American University, and a board member of the Journal of National Security Law and Policy.
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