ISA Testifies Before Congress About Market Incentives For Cyber Security
The President of the Internet Security Alliance told the House Committee on Telecommunications and The Internet today that our electronic infrastructure is in serious danger, but that 85?90% of security breaches could be averted if due diligence and already existing industry best practices were followed. “Congress does not need to create or mandate new security standards […]
Larry Clinton – House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
C-SPAN: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
C-SPAN, House Energy and Commerce Subcommitte on Communications and Technology Witnesses testified about computer system security at a hearing entitled, “Cybersecurity: Network Threats and Policy Challenges.” Among the issues they addressed were the vulnerabilities of current computer networks, steps private businesses and government agencies could take to improve information security, and proactive policies to counter threats […]
CYBERSECURITY: Network Threats And Policy Challenges
To view the original video please click here. Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, 05/01/2009 The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet held a hearing titled, “Cybersecurity: Network Threats and Policy Changes,” on Friday, May 1, 2009, in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing examined threats to critical infrastructure, including communications networks, power […]
ISA Releases Social Contract For Cyber Security
The Board of Directors of the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) today urged the Obama Administration to set a new direction in assuring our nation’s cyber infrastructure modeled on the social contracts that government created with industry for infrastructure development in the last century. “Virtually every aspect of American life is now dependent on this electronic infrastructure, […]
ISA Joins DHS And NIST In Promoting VOIP Security
The Internet Security Alliance, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security and the National Institute for Standards and Technology will launch a yearlong program designed to create greater assurance and security in the Voice over Internet Protocol Platform (VoIP), it was announced today. “VoIP and other converged & multi media networks are being deployed […]
ISA President Testifies Before House Subcomittee
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Cyber Security Wednesday ISAlliance President Larry Clinton said “We are past the time for simple education about cyber security. Now is the time for action.” “However, for industry and government to create an effective system we need a fundamental rethinking about how we address these issues. The Internet […]
Enhancing And Implementing The Cybersecurity Elements Of The Sector Specific Plans
Mr. Larry Clinton, President, Internet Security Alliance, 2500 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201-3834, 10/31/2007 Good Morning, I am Larry Clinton, President & CEO of the Internet Security Alliance (ISAlliance). I also am a member of the DHS’s Communications Sector Coordinating Council, the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council and serve as an Officer on the IT Sector Coordinating Council. […]
ISA Board Member Hickey Testifies Before Congress
“Ideologically motivated cyber attacks are increasing in volume, sophistication and coordination according to the Chairman of Communications Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC), Verizon Vice President and ISAlliance Board Vice Chair Mike Hickey. In testimony Wednesday before the House Committee on Cyber Security Hickey described the tremendous efforts already underway to combat the threat and identified pragmatic […]
The Communication Sector Coordinating Council And Cyber Security
J. Michael Hickey, Vice President – Government Affairs, National Security Policy, Verizon, 10/31/2007 Overview: Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Mike Hickey and I thank you for the opportunity to testify before you on measures we have taken to address cybersecurity in the Communications Sector Specific Plan. I serve as Vice President of Government […]
