On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed Executive Order 13636 for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (EO), along with Presidential Policy Directive-21 on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (PPD-21). Full Story
Cybersecurity initiatives are moving rapidly within the federal government and require owners and operators of critical infrastructure – including in particular Communication and Energy Systems, and those who supply and service them – to remain vigilant in managing cybersecurity risks. Full Story
This past week, Northern Alabama received a stark local reminder of the cyber threat danger. As reported by Leada Gore of al.com, Nick Lough of WAFF television, and Bloomberg, Chinese hackers infiltrated the regional office of a major security contractor’s computer networks over a three-year period. In addition to stealing some significant trade secrets, the hackers may have also gained access to sensitive U.S. Government information. Full Story
More than fifteen years after America adopted the Internet, President Obama is finally trying to get the federal government to tackle the complex issue of cybersecurity. Full Story
On February 12th, President Obama issued an Executive Order on Cybersecurity that seeks to improve critical infrastructure cybersecurity in the United States by encouraging sharing of important cybersecurity information between the government and owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Full Story
As announced during the 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama recently signed an Executive Order on cybersecurity. Full Story
Following President Obama’s State of the Union address on February 12, the White House released its much-anticipated cybersecurity executive order, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. Full Story
President Obama issued – on 12 February 2013 – the long-awaited Executive Order entitled ‘Improving Infrastructure Cybersecurity’ (the Order), alongside Presidential Policy Directive/PPD 21, to establish a nation-wide ‘Cybersecurity Framework’ and ‘enhance the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure’. Full Story
The White House issuing a cybersecurity executive order has been expected for some time, but now that it’s finally here, what exactly should companies do to prepare for its implementation. Naturally, it makes sense not to just ignore it, even if it doesn’t have the teeth some say it does. Joining LXBN TV to offer a bit of guidance on the matter is Jerry Ferguson, Partner with BakerHostetler and author on the Data Privacy Monitor. Full Story
A tempting response to the Cybersecurity Executive Order (the “Order”), announced by President Obama at his State of the Union address, is to ignore it. Full Story
