(DHS photo by Jetta Disco / Flickr) DHS’s top cyber office is about to get a name that reflects its mission The CISA act would rebrand NPPD, giving it a more cyber-relevant name and cementing the office into law. Oct 4, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee
(U.S. Army Garrison – Miami / Flickr) Senate panel gives go-ahead to bill that would hit reset on DHS The bill would reorganize NPPD into a dedicated cyber agency, among other cybersecurity-oriented moves. Mar 8, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee
(Getty Images) Cyber experts tell Congress that if companies can’t hack back, maybe the feds should Corporate cybersecurity experts told senators that the U.S. government should launch offensive cyber-missions against hackers who attack and steal information from American companies. May 10, 2017 By Chris Bing
Sen. Ron Johnson is a sponsor of the bill. (Flickr/Gage Skidmore) Senators draft bill to turn government’s vulnerabilities equities process into law The bill, which has yet to be introduced, is said to add clarity, transparency and a level of consistency to the process. Mar 22, 2017 By Chris Bing