- Cyber Security
Given the increasingly sophisticated number of threats to all areas of national cyberspace and considering the authorities provided by the Homeland Security Act, the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act, and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23/National Security Presidential Directive 54, what are the authorities and responsibilities of DHS for the protection of the government and private sector domains, what are the relationships with other government agencies, especially the departments of Defense, Treasury, and Energy, and the National Security Agency, and what are the programs and timeframes to achieve the department's responsibilities and objectives? An oral report is due by Feb. 3, with a final report due Feb. 17. - Northern Border Strategy
Since 9/11, the northern border of the United States has become important to our national security. As we have designed programs to afford greater protection against unlawful entry, members of Congress and homeland security experts have called for increased attention to the Canadian border. What are the current vulnerabilities, the overall strategy for reducing those vulnerabilities, the requirements, the programs, the budget, and the timeframe for improving security along this border and what level of risk will remain once the programs are completed? An oral report is due by Feb. 10, with a final report due Feb. 17.
Napolitano Directs Assessments of Cyber Security and Northern Border Security
Cyber security reports due February 3rd and 17th; Northern border security reports due February 10th and 17th.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano this morning issued action directives on cyber security and the northern border strategy.
