by Paul Rosenzweig | Jan 15, 2013 | Cybersecurity, National Security
The confirmation process for three key Administration positions is expected to begin in the next couple weeks, with Senator John Kerry (D–MA) nominated for Secretary of State, former Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE) nominated for Secretary of Defense, and…
by Paul Rosenzweig | Nov 14, 2012 | Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, National Security
The Administration has now released a draft executive order (EO) on cybersecurity,[1] and with President Obama’s recent re-election, the likelihood that the EO will be issued has only increased. Furthermore, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D–NV)…
by Paul Rosenzweig | Nov 1, 2012 | Cybersecurity, National Security
I’ve had a chance to read the draft Executive Order on cybersecurity now and several thoughts spring to mind.For those who like the bottom line up front: I am, honestly, of two minds about this effort. On the one hand, it pushes pretty far toward a…
by Paul Rosenzweig | Oct 9, 2012 | Cybersecurity, National Security
Senator Lieberman has an op ed in the Washington Post today calling for a move forward on his cybersecurity legislation. Meanwhile, Senator Collins (one of the cosponsors of Lieberman’s bill) has called on the President NOT to issue an executive…
by Paul Rosenzweig | Sep 16, 2012 | Cybersecurity, National Security
The executive branch national security team – including civilian, military and intelligence professionals – agrees that inadequate cybersecurity within our critical infrastructure poses a grave threat to the United States and requires new and updated…
by Paul Rosenzweig | Sep 13, 2012 | Cybersecurity, National Security
Senators McCain, Hutchinson and Chambliss have an op ed in the Wall St. Journal today, urging President Obama to refrain from issuing a cyber Executive Order. Here’s a taste (I fear the full text is behind a registration wall — this is about as much…
