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Cybersecurity bills hit Congress

The first of what should be a slew of bills aimed at safeguarding government IT has been introduced.

Federal News Network Staff

January 28, 2011 9:30 am

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Expect a deluge of cybersecurity bills to make its way through Congress. The first of several was just introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. It is called the Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act. GovInfoSecurity reports that the legislation calls for urgent action to safeguard critical infrastructure, including the electric grid, military assets, the financial sector and telecommunications networks. It would also promote investments in the IT sector, with the idea of creating more jobs.

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