Cybersecurity
Lawmakers, industry spar over cybersecurity standards
Businesses are increasing their lobbying efforts ahead of a possible vote.
Cybersecurity
Defense officials: Sequestration cuts would be 'devastating' for cybersecurity
Pentagon says past advancements could be undone with cuts.
Cybersecurity
Senators using crime stories to push cybersecurity bill
Lawmakers latch onto the worst-case scenarios to try to sell legislation.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity compromise: Responsible move or political cover?
The White House had painted anything short of mandatory standards as “insufficient.”
Cybersecurity
Five reasons why cybersecurity is a tough nut to crack
Private ownership is among reasons regulation is difficult.
Cybersecurity
Any cybersecurity bill is better than no bill, senate panel told
The panel said waiting to act could be dangerous.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command Chief: Act on cyber bills before 'something bad happens'
Alexander acknowledges that privacy is a concern for some.
Digital Government
What it means to be free: Groups clash over how to ensure open Internet
Recent declaration spawns reaction from Congress.
Emerging Tech
Consumer groups: Privacy meetings favor D.C.
Groups that aren't based in the area may not have the resources or time to send representatives to D.C. every time there is a meeting, the groups say.
Modernization
Buyer beware: Mobile payments might not be protected
Financial regulations may not apply to consumers if data is compromised, officials say.
Digital Government
Health IT's small, but significant role in health reform
Industry experts say act can be dependent on health IT.
Emerging Tech
Bill would close ‘floodgates’ to counterfeit microchips
Lawmaker says a flawed DHS policy created the problem.
Digital Government
Committee votes to prevent U.N. Internet regulation
Lawmakers say they worry about influence from China, Russia.
Digital Government
House intel chair: Cyber bill may lack mandatory standards
The current legislation does not include mandatory standards for critical computer networks.
Digital Government
Report: Tech companies must stand up against repressive regimes
The Global Network Initiative advises that companies assess human-rights risks in countries where they operate.
Cybersecurity
Lieberman: Cybersecurity bill could wilt over summer
Senator says he is “less encouraged” and that floor debate on the bill could be pushed off until July.
Emerging Tech
State sees progress against international Internet regulation plans
Lawmakers are fearful that International Telecommunication Union may become too powerful.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill signing still being delayed
Senate staffers are currently eyeing the second or third week in June for floor debate on the legislation.
Cybersecurity
New partnership aims to combat zombie computer networks
According to research, nearly 5 million computers around the world have been co-opted for use in botnets.
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