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Melissa Hathaway’s 60-day review of national cybersecurity policy and practice calls for urgent action to secure the nation’s computer network infrastructure.
The summary points (InformationWeek) included:

• The appointment of a cybersecurity policy official with dual roles in the NSC and the National Economic Council who will oversee national cybersecurity policies and initiatives.
• The development of an updated national strategy to defend cyber-infrastructure.
• Making cybersecurity a presidential priority and establish performance metrics.
• Appointing an official in charge of privacy and civil liberties issues to the NSC cybersecurity directorate.
• Ensure that policies and legal rules are in place to allow cybersecurity issues to be dealt with across government agencies.
• Launch a cybersecurity public-awareness and education campaign.
• Develop government positions and international relationships to promote international cybersecurity.
• Develop a cybersecurity incident response plan.
• Develop a White House-led process to promote new cybersecurity technologies.
• Work toward an identity management system in cyberspace that addresses privacy and civil liberties interests.

While most interpret the report as “hopeful” and “optimistic,” it remains clear that we have a lot of work ahead of us.

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