2006-01-01
Abstract
Cyber Security Industry Alliance calls for US government action
Copyright © 2006 Virus Bulletin
The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) has called for the US Federal Government to take action on a series of recommendations to strengthen the defences of the nation's information infrastructure in 2006.
The CSIA, an industry group which aims to ensure the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness, has produced a 'National Agenda for Information Security in 2006'. The Agenda identifies specific actions required to improve information security in the US. In addition, the Alliance has produced a report on the US government's progress (or what it considers the lack thereof) in strengthening information security over the past year. According to the report, 65 per cent of Americans believe that the government needs to make information security a higher priority than it currently is.
The CSIA calls on the US Administration and Congress to implement the following actions:
Pass a national data breach notification bill.
Pass a national spyware protection bill.
Ensure cyber security protection is applied to the health care infrastructure.
Promote information security governance in the private sector.
Direct a federal agency to track the costs associated with cyber attacks.
Secure digital control systems.
Improve the quality of software security by strengthening NIAP certification.
Fill new cyber security posts in the Department of Homeland Security.
Ratify the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime.
Increase R&D funding for information security.
Complete the HSPD-12 initiative for government-wide authentication.
Ensure continuity of government operations with telework.
