Cybersecurity Act: Is Federal InfoSec License Key To ‘Net Control?

The Internet is abuzz today with the reports by Declan McCullagh that the newest version of The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 has been getting some edits by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV). Although the full edits have not been release, the reports so far continue to talk about how this bill, if passed, could result in [...]

Update: This Week’s Data Security Podcast

Note to listeners: Although we typically post on Sunday night, this week’s program is again sceduled to be posted on Tuesday.

We are working on the following stories for you:  EXCLUSIVE: New tool to fight drive-by downloads.  A take on the corporate Twitter attack you have not heard elsewhere.
These stories, and more, coming up on Episode [...]

Will The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 Require IT Security Professionals To Get A License From The Feds?

The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 was just introduced by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME). This bill, if passed, could result in sweeping changes in how IT professionals do their job.
There is a provision within this bill that would require the licensure of cybersecurity professionals by the Federal Government. As far as [...]

Data Security Podcast Episode 34 – Jan 04 2009

The Data Security Podcast is the place for 30 minutes of news every week on data security, privacy, and the law.
This weeks program: Is Google logging the keystrokes on your computer? New attack on fingerprint readers .  Plus, this week’s data security news.
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Data Security Podcast Episode 33 – Dec 30 2008

The Data Security Podcast is the place for 30 minutes of news every week on data security, privacy, and the law.
This weeks program: Payroll and card processor data breach – a new trend? Exclusive interview with the developer anti-theft and data recovery program for the Blackberry .  Plus, the latest data security news.
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