Talking Points: A STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FEDERAL CYBERSPACE
This entry is part of a wonderful series, [slider title="Cyberczar"]Entries in this series:
- A Strategy to Secure the Federal Cyberspace
- President Obama Announces a "Cyber Czar"
- Talking Points: A STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FEDERAL CYBERSPACE
So, some people asked me to compare my suggestions to the President’s Plan. Here is a little table.
Talking Points: A STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FEDERAL CYBERSPACE
The Goal: “make the federal government a model in cyber security.”
| 1 | Cybersecurity is a Strategic Priority for the United States |
Y |
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| 2 | Create a CISO position within the office of the President | ½ | The level is below my recommendation, but Just. |
| 3 | Tie the role to all agencies |
Y |
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| 4 | Allocate budget to the Office | X | Not (yet) done |
| 5 | Private / Public Collaboration | Y | |
| 6 | Information Sharing | Y | Yes, by mentioning the legislative changes |
| 7 | Directed Research | Y | Specifically mentioning Academe |
| 8 | Timeline | Was not mentioned, understood to be a tactical, rather than strategic, issue |
As you can see, there is very strong affinity between the two plans. Of course, without a budget, the efficacy of anyone in this position will be very limited…
