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• Hacked Companies Still Not Telling Investors

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Wednesday, February 08, 2012

  Tags: public advocacy , IT Security , healthcare IT , Advocacy , Hyman , HealthIT , DHS , governmentIT , ITsecurity

  A look at the week of February 6 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week Reuters looks at how companies that have been victims of cyberattacks are disclosing – or not disclosing – these breaches to investors and the government.  A House panel has approved a cyber bill giving the Department of Homeland ... Read More

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• Obama Officials Press for Cybersecurity Bill in Classified Briefing

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  Tags: public advocacy , IT Security , smallbiz , Obama , Advocacy , Hyman , governmentIT , panetta

  A look at the week of October 24 in public advocacy for the IT channel: This week, the Obama Administration rounded up representatives from government agencies and congressional committees to press for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation this year.  Cybersecurity spending in defense IT budgets is expected to accelerate, especially in the event of a cyberattack.  Small ... Read More

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• White House Orders New Computer Security Rules

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Wednesday, October 12, 2011

  Tags: public advocacy , thornberry , IT Security , wikileaks , Advocacy , Cloud , Hyman , governmentIT , Cloud/SaaS

  A look at the week of October 9 in public advocacy for the IT channel: This week, the White House ordered a review of policies regarding classified information.  A Republican task force has developed cybersecurity recommendations that could be acted on in the upcoming year.  The House Homeland Security subcommittee held a hearing to examine ... Read More

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• Is the U.S. Prepared to Defend Against Cyber Attacks?

  by David Valdez on Monday, October 10, 2011

  Tags: upton , public advocacy , thornberry , IT Security , Advocacy , governmentIT , Valdez

  Earlier this week, Congressman Fred Upton, chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a bipartisan letter to the General Accountability Office to “to examine the government’s role in addressing cybersecurity challenges.” Rep. Upton asked that the GAO to “identify actions taken by the appropriate federal agencies to address cybersecurity challenges; security features, ... Read More

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• GAO: Federal Data at Cyber Risk

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Tuesday, October 04, 2011

  Tags: public advocacy , IT Security , GAO , Advocacy , Hyman , governmentIT , Tech Workforce

  A look at the week of October 3 in public advocacy for the IT channel: This week, a new report by the Government Accountability Office found that sensitive data in a number of federal agencies remains greatly at risk.  The U.S. remains the most competitive nation for IT despite economic troubles.  The Obama Administration has ... Read More

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