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White House Sends Congress Cyber Security Proposals

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Friday, May 13th, 2011

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By Calvin Biesecker Responding to a request by Senate leaders seeking help with cyber security legislation, the White House yesterday sent to Congress its proposal, which among other things would give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorities to better carry out its roles in cyber security within the federal civilian government and with state and local governments and the private sector. The proposal also gives DHS permanent authority to oversee intrusion prevention systems for all federal civilian computers. "Since…

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