White House
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The House is preparing to once again take up legislation that would grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission new authority to order private electrical grid operators to take emergency action in the event of a cyber attack or a new vulnerability. The power would extend to bulk electric systems and parts of the grid that supply electricity to Defense infrastructure that is critical to national security.
June 01, 2011 -
Here to tell us what this means for your agency is Amy Sinden a Law Professor at Temple University\'s Beasley School of Law.
May 27, 2011 -
Three members of the House and four members of the Senate introduce companion pieces of legislation to head off the White House\'s draft executive order requiring contractors to disclose political contributions.
May 27, 2011 -
One senator says the White House\'s new cyber policy plan could be a roadmap for an enemy attack.
May 25, 2011 -
A key senator has cautioned that part of a White House plan to strengthen cybersecurity at commercial networks by disclosing audits of security practices could expose vulnerable targets in major parts of the U.S. infrastructure such as power grids.
May 25, 2011 -
In addition, the White House released a memo to agencies to detail plans for increased efficiency in the federal fleet
May 24, 2011 -
The State Department said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has made Internet freedom one of her priorities, will deliver keynote remarks at the event.
May 16, 2011 -
Melissa Hathaway, president of Hathaway Global Strategies and the former White House cybersecurity advisor, shares her insights.
May 13, 2011 -
Republican House lawmakers are frustrated and concerned over the draft Executive Order requiring contractors to make campaign contributions public. OFPP\'s Dan Gordon declines to answer specific questions about the proposal, but said transparency is key to ensuring trust in the procurement system.
May 13, 2011 -
The White House is proposing cybersecurity legislation that gives the Department of Homeland Security oversight of federal civilian networks.
May 12, 2011 -
The White House on Thursday is expected to unveil its proposal to enhance the nation\'s cybersecurity, laying out plans to require industry to better protect systems that run critical infrastructure like the electrical grid, financial systems and nuclear power plants.
May 12, 2011 -
More than a quarter of the Senate wrote to the President asking for more details on the proposal to require contractors to disclose political contributions.
April 27, 2011 -
The Office of Management and Budget has released a list of 137 data centers it plans to close by the end of the year.
April 27, 2011 -
The White House cybersecurity advisor said many of his office\'s initiatives are in the operational stages and are making a difference. But some in industry and government say there is a vacuum in leadership from his office and OMB. Howard Schmidt says it\'s clear what role his office, OMB and DHS play.
April 22, 2011 -
White House is considering issuing an executive order that would require vendors to submit information about their political contributions as part of their bid proposal package. Industry associations say the proposal wouldn\'t keep political influence out of the acquisition process, but likely add it in. The administration claims the draft order is all about greater transparency and accountability.
April 21, 2011