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Experts optimistic of Obama cybersecurity plan
Information Security magazine's Michael Mimoso reported on the Obama cybersecurity announcement. He interviewed security experts Howard Schmidt, Paul Kocher and Patricia Titus. News | 03 Jun 2009
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WH cybersecurity plan needs private sector guidance
The job of critical infrastructure protection must include guidance from the private sector to put best practices to work at the federal level. Column | 02 Jun 2009
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Obama announces creation of cybersecurity coordinator position
The president promised to treat critical infrastructure as a strategic national asset, and that the cybersecurity coordinator would be responsible for orchestrating cybersecurity policy and response to cyberattacks. Article | 29 May 2009
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White House cybersecurity czar faces major hurdles
A new cyberczar must reduce interagency squabbles, work with Congress on legislation, but avoid getting bogged down in red tape and bureaucracy, experts say. Article | 26 May 2009
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Software Piracy pandemic needs government role, better vendor antipiracy plans
Software vendors need better antipiracy plans, but they have to strike a balance to avoid alienating customers and rising support headaches. Column | 18 May 2009
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Feds should get private sector advice on cybersecurity
Security expert Eric Ogren says lawmakers should avoid rushing in to set standards and let the private sector guide cybersecurity legislation. Column | 05 May 2009
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Senators hear call for federal cybersecurity restructuring
Congress is mulling over whether to give more authority on cybersecurity issues to the Department of Homeland Security or create a new office within the White House. Article | 28 Apr 2009
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ICE Act would create White House cybersecurity post
The Information and Communications Enhancement (ICE) Act would create a White House "cyber office" that would coordinate between government agencies and the private sector. News | 27 Apr 2009
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Government needs a plan to limit Web usage during a security crisis
A panel of government officials says the Net neutrality debate will heat up as cybersecurity becomes a bigger priority at the federal level. Article | 22 Apr 2009
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Experts alarmed over U.S. electrical grid penetration
Russian and Chinese probing of the U.S. electrical grid has prompted a call on lawmakers to act quickly to strengthen cybersecurity of the nation's critical infrastructure. Article | 08 Apr 2009
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