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NIST, industry begin journey to develop cyber framework
Collaboration and a better way to measure risk emerge as the two main factors in developing a more integrated approach to protecting critical infrastructure systems and networks. At the first of four workshops, NIST got the lowdown from owners and operators as well as information sharing centers on what's working and what needs to be at the forefront as the framework is developed.
Tags: technology , cybersecurity , NIST , Pat Gallagher , information sharing , industry , Tim Roxey , NERC , Jason Miller
Cybersecurity executive order
On this week's Bloomberg Government Capital Impact show, analysts will discuss the impact of the cybersecurity executive order signed by President Obama.
February 21, 2013
Tags: acquisition , contracting , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Act of 2012 , Congress , Allen Scott , Afzal Bari , Alan Holmes , Bloomberg Government , Capital Impact , State of the Union , President Obama
White House issues cyber order, giving NIST, DHS lead roles
Senior administration officials say the Executive Order is not a replacement for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation, but the start of a new conversation for how best to protect the nation's critical infrastructure. NIST released an RFI Tuesday as part of its effort to create a voluntary, flexible framework. And DHS will expand the number of companies the government shares classified and unclassified cyber threat information with through the Defense Industrial Base pilot.
Tags: cybersecurity , Barack Obama , technology , industry , White House , DHS , NIST , Jason Miller , information sharing
Draft order would give companies cyberthreat info
The White House issued a seven-page executive order Saturday directing U.S. spy agencies to share intelligence about cyberthreats with companies operating electric grids, water plants, railroads and other vital industries. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the military was prepared to retaliate if the U.S. is attacked by cyberweapons.
Tags: cybersecurity , Leon Panetta , DHS , NSA
Napolitano: President close to finalizing executive order on cyber
Napolitano said there were a few outstanding issues and President Barack Obama has not yet reviewed the document.
Tags: Janet Napolitano , DHS , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Barack Obama , Federal Drive
Order calls for interagency cooperation on veterans' mental health
Executive order calls for vets in emotional distress to be seen by a professional within 24 hours. It also enlists HHS, Education, DoD and VA in interagency partnerships to find treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress.
Tags: VA , DoD , HHS , Education , mental health , Barack Obama , Veterans of Foreign Wars , John Hamilton , American Legion , Brian Bertges , Jared Serbu
As deadline hits, what agencies do diversity well?
Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss which agencies are doing well when it comes to workforce diversity. Agencies' diversity plans are due today.
Tags: Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , diversity , workforce , hiring , In Depth
New Executive Order squeezes more savings from federal agencies
The order directs agencies to cut spending on travel and reduce their fleets, limit the number of devices — such as smartphones, laptops and tablets — it issues to employees and even orders agencies to stop unnecessary printing.
Tags: OMB , Campaign to Cut Waste , federal agencies ,
Suggestions for federal labor-management relations
New white paper from three federal policy experts offers ideas for implementing new executive order.
Tags: management , labor-management relations , American University , Robert Tobias
Analysis: President cracking down on contractor tax cheats
Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council brings us details.
Tags: contracting , Tax cheats , Obama , contractors , Professional Services Council , Stan Soloway
