DHS probing Sony PlayStation network attack – NextGov
The Homeland Security Department, charged with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, is helping to mitigate the damage from a breach of customer account data on Sony’s online video game and entertainment networks that could have affected 77 million users, DHS officials said.
Report: FBI cybersecurity agents often lack necessary skills – NextGov
Many of the FBI field agents assigned to combat cyber threats say they do not have enough expertise to do it, according to a new report from the Justice Department’s inspector general.
White House official: Cyber attacks are risk of doing business – NextGov
The White House official tasked with coordinating the country’s response to cyber threats said Wednesday that the risk of such attacks is often overblown.
Terrorists Could Exploit Hurricane in U.S., Report Warns – GSN
An extremist entity might take advantage of the disorder produced by a hurricane in the United States, through actions such as striking emergency exit routes, launching computer attacks, or noting emergency response measures for planning a later assault on an atomic plant or other site, experts warned in a U.S. Homeland Security Department “red cell” report made public on Friday.
Cybersecurity Bill Slow To Materialize In House, Counsel Says – HSToday
The House of Representatives has no timetable for taking up cybersecurity legislation, said the senior counsel to the House Homeland Security Committee Tuesday, and the chamber would not be likely to take up a prominent Senate bill in its current form due to its costs.
US And EU Plan Joint Cybersecurity Exercise This Year – HSToday
US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with leaders of the European Union (EU) in Hungary last week to discuss ways of deepening cooperation between the US and EU on cybersecurity issues and strategy.
Obama admin to unveil secure online ID strategy Friday – Hillicon Valley
The Obama administration will unveil its strategy for creating a marketplace in secure online credentials on Friday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Last week, Brian Kamoie, Senior Director for Preparedness Policy with the White House’s National Security Staff, shared the contents of the Presidential Policy Directive 8 on National Preparedness Policy. It is the guidance document for how we move forward in making the country more resilient. While I applaud the end product, the wait to get here begs the question: what took it so long?
Please join the GW Homeland Security Policy Institute for a discussion about Presidential Policy Directive – 8: National Preparedness, featuring Brian Kamoie, Senior Director for Preparedness Policy on the White House National Security Staff. President Barack Obama signed a new Presidential Policy Directive on National Preparedness last week and the Directive will be publicly released at this event.
Shutdown Would Delay Obama Cyber Reforms – Cybersecurity Report
Work on a White House legislative proposal for cybersecurity reform would be delayed by a government shutdown, Obama administration officials told senators.
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