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Calls for Senate-confirmed cyber official revived

House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn't good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.

Tags: technology , management , Greg Schaffer , Jim Langevin , Jason Chaffetz , Elijah Cummings , DHS , White House , House Oversight and Government Reform Committee , cybersecurity , supply chain security , FISMA , Jason Miller

Monday - 07/11/2011, 08:06am EDT
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Exclusive: Schmidt says cyber progress being made quietly behind the scenes

The White House cybersecurity advisor said many of his office's initiatives are in the operational stages and are making a difference. But some in industry and government say there is a vacuum in leadership from his office and OMB. Howard Schmidt says it's clear what role his office, OMB and DHS play.

Tags: technology , management , Vivek Kundra , White House , OMB , DHS , NIST , cybersecurity , TIC , DNS Security , FISMA , IT reforms , Jason Miller , Cybersecurity Update

Friday - 04/22/2011, 07:36am EDT
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NIST to play big role to secure online identities

White House strategy gives the Commerce Department bureau the ability to bring industry, privacy, security and other experts together to develop policies and standards. The administration made it clear the private sector will lead the effort and the government is only creating a marketplace for these services.

Tags: technology , Gene Sperling , Jane Holl Lute , White House , DHS , NIST , identity management , PKI , cybersecurity , privacy , Jason Miller , John Buckner

Monday - 04/18/2011, 07:08am EDT
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'Cyber war is a terrible metaphor'

Internet attacks from hackers, spies and terrorist groups deserves serious attention, says Howard Schmidt, but this should not be "to the extent of mass hysteria".

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , cyberwar

Friday - 02/18/2011, 09:30am EST

Cybersecurity coordinator defends online user authentification

The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace has come under fire due to the possible government overreach and added bureaucracy.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , White House , cybersecurity coordinator , Wall Street Journal , Dorobek Insider

Wednesday - 02/16/2011, 04:15pm EST

Trusted ID strategy distrusted by some

An internet ID for Americans would be different from a national ID card... or would it?

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Commerce , Gary Locke ,

Monday - 01/10/2011, 08:30am EST

New office to lead secure transactions initiative

White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt announced the formation of the National Program Office to manage the administration's plan to enhance security in cyberspace. The new office will align government standards with industry innovation to create a safer online environment.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Gary Locke , NSTIC , Department of Commerce , Barbara Mikulski , John Rockefeller , Meg Beasley

Monday - 01/10/2011, 06:43am EST

White House to create office for cyber strategy

White House Security Coordinator Howard Schmidt outlines the administration's plan for the new cybersecurity office.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , White House , Dorobek Insider

Friday - 01/07/2011, 03:22pm EST
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