In his 1981 inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan declared that government is not the solution to our problems, but that "government is the problem."Fast-forward to 2009: A new president is in town who believes government can solve some of our problems, including cybersecurity. And he's getting ready to make some announcements on the matter.Tomorrow the White House is expected to release the details of a 60-day cybersecurity review led by Melissa Hathaway, acting senior director for cyberspace for the National Security and Homeland Security Councils [Related: Why the Top U.S. Cyber Official is Losing Sleep]. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is set to name a new cybersecurity czar who will have unprecedented access to the Oval Office. Potential candidates for the post include Hathaway and Paul Kurtz, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and senior director for critical infrastructure protection on the White House's Homeland Security Council.All this comes as a bill … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Crossroads: Will White House Czar Choose the Right Path?
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Will White House Czar Choose the Right Path?
In his 1981 inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan declared that government is not the solution to our problems, but that "government is the problem." Tech Industry Split on Cybersecurity Regulations Fast-forward to 2009: A new president is in town who believes government can solve some of our problems, including cybersecurity. And he's getting ready to make some announcements on the matter.Tomorrow the White House is expected to release the details of a 60-day cybersecurity review led by Melissa Hathaway, acting senior director for cyberspace for the National Security and Homeland Security Councils [Related: Why the Top U.S. Cyber Official is Losing Sleep]. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is set to name a new cybersecurity czar who will have unprecedented access to the Oval Office. Potential candidates for the post include Hathaway and Paul Kurtz, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and senior director for critical infrastructure protection on the White … [Read more...] about Will White House Czar Choose the Right Path?