ISA SEES BILL ON NIST FRAMEWORK AS STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Internet Security Alliance said today that the legislation the House Science Committee is scheduled to consider this week is a step in the right direction, and that it hopes to work with the Committee to refine it as it moves forward through the legislative process. The bill calls on NIST to […]

ISA PRAISES EFFORT TO REFORM CYBER SECURITY AUDITING PRACTICES

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – “The reality is that in most companies they are more afraid of the cyber auditor than they are the cyber attacker,” said Internet Security Alliance (ISA) President, Larry Clinton. “That is why the efforts of the AICPA to make the cyber auditing system more effective and efficient are so important. ISA is […]

ISA SAYS CYBER COMMISSION SHOWS STRENGTHENED CONSENSUS ON CYBER POLICY DIRECTION

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Internet Security Alliance (ISA) welcomes the report of President Obama’s Cyber Commission by noting that virtually every element of the 12-step program ISA outlines in its recently published book, “The Cybersecurity Social Contract”, was embraced within the Commission’s report. ISA made a presentation to the Commission at its open meeting on […]

ISA HONORED FOR WORK WITH CORPORATE DIRECTORS ON CYBERSECURITY

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has selected the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), and its president Larry Clinton, for inclusion in its list of the most influential individuals and organizations in the field of corporate governance.  The award will be made at NACD’s annual Gala at Gotham Hall in New York […]

ISA SUPPORTS CHAIRMAN MICHAEL MCCAUL’S EFFORTS TO REORGANIZE DHS

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Internet Security Alliance announced today its support of Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul’s (R-TX) efforts to revise congressional committee responsibilities so that federal policy making can be efficient and responsive to the needs of the digital age. “Congress is structured on an industrial-age model with its sector-specific committees and subcommittees. The […]