The Cyberspace Power Struggle Has Begun
By Kevin M. Nixon, Information-Security-Resources.com Security Editor
I served on the Executive Board of Directors for the Internet Security Alliance (2001 - 2004) and supported the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. I continue to make the rounds on Capitol Hill meeting with US Senators and Representatives and their Congressional Staffs as a subject matter expert on all types of IT Security, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and GRC issues to provide our elected officials with a real worldview into the impact their legislative actions can have, both positive and negative.
Napolitano Announces Key Security Picks
US Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of the Press Secretary
“This is a crucial time to strengthen the core of our cybersecurity leadership team,” said Secretary Napolitano. “Centralizing our cybersecurity efforts under Phil’s leadership will help create a unified DHS as we continue to adapt to an ever-changing array of threats. Together, Phil, Bruce and Greg will guide the Department’s efforts to prevent cyber attacks and protect the nation’s critical information systems and networks.”
Speculation and Rumors on the Cyber Czar
By Kevin M. Nixon, Information-Security-Resources.com Security Editor
Just as I had noticed the mysterious change in Melissa Hathaway’s title on the White House Blog, at the moment that the President was speaking, I also noticed something very interesting: Why would Raytheon remove Rear Admiral Williamson’s distinguished service Bio from the corporate website?
Is She America’s New Cybersecurity Tsarina?
By Kevin M. Nixon, Information-Security-Resources.com Security Editor
Information Security Resources staff had received an advance copy of the official White House Press Release (05/29/2009) and was all ears today during President Obama’s East Room remarks on the highly anticipated and long awaited release of the “Cyberspace Policy Review: Assuring a Trusted and Resilient Information and Communications Infrastructure”.
