Tag: Legislation
In an interview earlier this week, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey spoke about U.S. vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. The Chairman specifically addressed threats to civilian and private infrastructure…
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On Tuesday, President Obama visited the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) where he spoke about plans to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity in 2015…
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Earlier this month, Congress passed four pieces of cybersecurity legislation. Among this legislation are two bills meant to facilitate greater cooperation between the federal government and the private sector…
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Last week, the House of Representatives passed three bills aimed at strengthening efforts to combat cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. These efforts include increased information sharing, advancing cyber technologies, and improving the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity workforce…
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Earlier this month, the Library of Congress began redirecting visitors from THOMAS.gov to Congress.gov. The newer site now features updates on legislation, the congressional record, committee information, committee reports…
... Read MoreAccording to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano an Executive Order on cybersecurity is being reviewed by various departments, and will be issued once a “few issues” have been resolved…
... Read MoreCongressman Jim Moran (D-VA) recently introduced new legislation aimed at reforming the Senior Executive Service. The Senior Executive Service Act of 2012 includes reforms that address compensation and professional development…
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On May 10, the House Armed Services Committee favorably passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2013. The NDAA provides the authorities and structures necessary for funding the U.S. military, and includes authorities on interagency cooperation…
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