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House Panel Approves Cyber Bill To Protect Critical Infrastructure

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

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A House subcommittee yesterday approved new cyber security legislation that would give the Department of Homeland Security authority to evaluate cyber security risks to critical infrastructure and determine the best ways to limit risks. The Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3674) essentially defines the roles and responsibilities for protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, within the federal government and the private sector. The bill was approved by the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection,…

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