The U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee approved four cyber-security related bills on Wednesday, including one which could create a new federal cybersecurity agency. Most significantly, the Committee unanimously approved H.R. 5390 – a bill which aims to transform the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) into a full-blown operational agency. The proposed Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency would “realign and streamline” federal cybersecurity initiatives, and implement the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), which passed in December.
“Every day, cybercriminals and nation-states are looking for vulnerabilities to exploit at companies like Target and Sony, our critical infrastructure sectors and our federal government,” Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), said. “While the complexity of these assaults grows, the steps taken today are crucial to ensuring our homeland remains ready to defend against these attacks.”
The Committee also confirmed its support for the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act (H.R. 5064), the Support for Rapid Innovation Act (H.R. 5388), and the Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act (H.R. 5389). If enacted, the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act will allow DHS to provide greater resources and support to small business, and to coordinate with small businesses and small-business development centers for the development of improved cybersecurity infrastructure, and for improved education and training of employees on cyber risks. For the full article click here
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