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
[/slider] 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…
Categories: General Security Tags: ciso, cso, cyber security, cybersecurity, czar, federal cyberspace, federal government, legislative changes, obama, office of the president, potus
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
[/slider] Today, US President Barack Obama announced the creation of a new directorate within the National Security Council dedicated to Cyber Security. "Cyber Security is a strategic priority for the US" Further, he parallels with my suggestion below that OMB will take part in this effort. He also agrees that we need to strengthen public-private partnership Finally, he talks about points that I also outlined in my paper with regard to education! It is interesting to note that the President refered to the same things I have been calling for all along. The question remains: How and Who pays for it all? Where is the Budget?
Categories: General Security Tags: barack obama, budget, cerias, ciso, congress, cso, cyber security, cyberczar, cybersecurity, czar, eop, gao, national security council, nist, obama, omb, public private partnership, standards