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Trust, Information Sharing Top Priorities For New DHS Cyber Official

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

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Building trust with the private sector and improving information sharing are top priorities for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new chief cybersecurity official. DHS Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity, National Programs and Programs Directorate, Phyllis Schneck said yesterday the federal government needs to start sharing information in better ways before it finds itself in an uphill battle against an adversary. DHS Deputy Under Secretary for Cyber Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Phyllis Schneck. Photo: McAfee. “There has to be a…

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