House Science Space and Technology committee

• FDIC launching new cyber initiative after 5 more breaches

  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation revealed five instances in which outgoing employees inadvertently downloaded information onto their personal storage devices. FDIC officials said the agency is conducting a 60-day review that includes additional employee training and the application of encryption software to help prevent future breaches.

  Cybersecurity

  May 09, 2016
• ‘Major’ cyber breach of 44,000 FDIC customers triggered by former employee’s mistake

  Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, says a former FDIC employee breached the information of 44,000 FDIC customers more than a month ago.

  Cybersecurity

  April 11, 2016
• CMS claims cyber fixes in place for HealthCare.gov

  Administrator Marilyn Tavenner told House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members on Nov. 14 that CMS fixed 22 technical recommendations before open enrollment began. The letter came on the cusp of yet another contentious hearing on the role of former White House CTO Todd Park in overseeing and developing the initially troubled portal.

  Congress

  November 20, 2014
• House committee takes third whack at cyber enhancement bill

  The House Science, Space and Technology Committee approved two cybersecurity bills this week. Both bills were approved by the House last term, but never came up for a vote in the Senate. That chamber is considering a comprehensive approach to cyber legislation.

  Congress

  March 14, 2013