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The article focuses on the issue concerning the charges filed by International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to three high-ranking employees. It states that senior engineers Lewis Eggebrecht and Peter Stearns and office-systems product-line manager William Erdman were accused of selling secrets about IBM's new personal computer. It indicates that the defendants, who were fired because of the charges, did not tell their side of the story.

The article focuses on the importance of collaboration in dealing with a complex vulnerabilities and threats to network security in India. It says that businesses should change and monitor its security system and policy according to the changing external environment and business model. It cites the main threats to be focused on including complacency, poor execution, and employee access. It also discusses the options of outsourcing security management in the industry.

The article discusses various violations an employer may commit upon requesting applicant's personal information in social networks. It says the Americans With Disabilities Act will be offended if an employer will have an access to personal data of applicant. It states that antidiscrimination law will be dishonored if a company refuses to hire LGBT applicants. Moreover, employers will also violate the Stored Communications Act (SCA) if he requested the social network password of an individual.

The article offers information on the privacy and data protection laws in computer network in the U.S. It is stated that a customer always suffer a financial loss due to the hacking, which takes place in the landlord's system. It states that to overcome these losses landlord must provide insurance to their affected customers and ensure that they comply with data security laws. It further states that landlord should also provide insurance coverage to its rental through cyber insurance.

IN 2016, attacks such as the Mirai botnet took down several popular websites, and in doing so, brought attention to the need for security for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Since then, the U.S. Congress has made attempts to pass legislation around IoT security, including a lame attempt in 2017, when senators introduced a bill that would prevent the government from buying connected devices that had one of a small number of glaring security flaws. Once again, Congress is trying to pass legislation, but this time around, there's more to like in the bill. • The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 isn't trying to dictate specifically how to secure connected devices, as the 2017 bill did. Instead, it aims to build a framework that the government can use to establish a list of characteristics required for secure connected devices. Promisingly, the bill allocates the task of figuring out the requirements for a secure device to the technologically savvy National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Then it's up to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to direct federal agencies how they should adopt the NIST guidelines. • Some security experts worry that this two-step approach will lead to lower security standards for agencies, because even if NIST produces strong standards, OMB could tell some or all agencies to ignore parts or even all of the standards. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing: The National Park Service probably doesn't require the same security guidelines that the Department of Defense requires. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at the need for the U.S. government to get better at sharing real-time cyber information to assist companies in case of a major cyber attacks on critical networks. It highlights the experts' warning that reluctance among the governmental and private-sector organizations to share vital information could blunt a swift response. Cybersecurity bills to promote information sharing between companies and government about the source of the attack are also discussed.

The article focuses on the improvement of cybersecurity in the Australian public sector. It states that the public sector was found to be the most frequently targeted industry for cybercrime in November 2011 and that government agencies will be required to report on compliance for mitigation strategies identified by the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD). It adds that government agency cybersecurity now demands chief information officer (CIO) and executive attention as well as security staff.

The authors discuss the new Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems for European Union (EU) member states. They discuss specific system security regulations for operators of essential services and digital service providers, and a national cybersecurity strategy on the part of the member state. They also discuss notifying a competent authority when security incidents having a certain impact on services happen.

The article reports that the U.S. senate has passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) to improve online surveillance including allowing companies to share information about digital security breaches, and Great Britain government planning for similar legislative implications in 2016.

The article discusses the condition of the public-safety communication sector in the U.S. and tackles the enactment of the FirstNet and next-generation 911 (NG911) legislation.

The article reports on the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2015, that aims to lay the ground work for sharing data about known cyberattacks by private companies with federal investigators. Topics discussed include amendment to the bill requiring the review by the Department of Homeland Security of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the top 10 at-risk U.S. ports, and provision of recommendations for vulnerability mitigation.

The article presents technology news briefs. Topics discussed include the market potential of the mobile based service of online social networking company Facebook considering its financial results, the hearing proposed by U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the merging of media and communications company Comcast and cable telecommunications company Time Warner Cable, and the U.S. House vote on the cyberthreat bill Protecting Cyber Networks Act.

The article reports on the move of several Democratic senators in the U.S. to legislate new laws on the security and privacy measures for the Internet of Things (IoT). It mentions that the group is led by Senator Edward Markey and is aimed to enforce privacy and security standards for connected devices. It adds that Markey plans to introduce a legislative bill that would focus on security standards and data collection of connected automobiles.

The article reports that U.S. senators have introduced a resolution on January 23, 2013 to return cybersecurity to the list of legislative priorities although it did not delve into the controversies such as privacy concerns and disputes which doomed cyber legislation in 2012.

The article reports that the U.S. Senate voted to invoke cloture on the cybersecurity bill on November 14, 2012 which allegedly voted down the passage of the bill in the 112th Congress.

A chart is presented that shows the voting of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on bills S3525, Hunting and Sporting Access to Federal Land and Motion to Proceed, S 3414 on Cybersecurity Standards/Cloture and S 3525 on Hunting and Sporting Access to Federal Land and Motion/Cloture during the period November 13-15, 2012.

The article repots that the U.S. Senate will start to debate on the cybersecurity legislation called S 3414 after the supporters of the bill won a key procedural vote with 84-11 on July 26, 2012. It says that Arizona politician Jon Kyl help to broker an agreement between the sponsors of the legislation and several Republicans who opposes the bill. Fred Humphries of Microsoft Corp. believes that the bill provides an appropriate framework to improve the infrastructure systems of the government.

The article reports that U.S. Army General Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, has claimed that more information sharing in the proposed cybersecurity legislation would not result to government snooping on private emails of people in the U.S.

The article offers information on the bills passed by the U.S. House to bolster the cybersecurity of the country through monitoring, research and development and information sharing (IS). It examines the requirement for a national intelligence director to promote IS between the private sector and the federal government. It discusses the issuance of guidelines that allows the sharing of classified intelligence.

The article discusses issues with the U.S. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) as the House of Representatives voted 248 to 168 to pass the bill on April 26, 2012. The bill is reportedly designed to allow more sharing of cybersecurity threat information with government agencies. Petitioners insist that the bill tramples over users' privacy rights as it allows web firms like Google and Facebook to give private users' information to government agencies.

The article offers updates related to the revival of the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act's (SOPA) legislation in the U.S. Lamar Smith, chairperson of the House Judiciary Committee, states the inactivity of legislators to resume SOPA's passage. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), also confirms the stoppage of the bill's legislative process.

The article reports on cyber attacks addressed by Anonymous hacktivist group against TechAmerica and U.S. Telecom Association, due to their support for the legislation of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). Walter McCormick, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Telecom, expressed their respect for the hackers' views about CISPA's legislation. Shawn Osborne, CEO and president of TechAmerica, denotes the need for the bill's passage to prevent cybersecurity attacks.

The article reports on the challenges encountered by the House of Representatives in passing the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (CISPA) due to the veto of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. CISPA, which was introduced by Representatives Mike Rogers and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, is to be legislated by the House leaders on April 23, 2012. The passage of the CISPA bill has been delayed due to the overturning of SOPA by privacy advocates.

The article reports on various cybersecurity bills proposed by the U.S. Congress. Senators Joseph Lieberman and John McCain are sending competing bills, and in the House, the most prominent proposal comes from Dan Lungren. Privacy and civil liberties advocates are expressing their concerns on how the competing bills promote sharing threat information between the government and private companies. The draft legislation aims to protect privately-owned digital infrastructure.

The article discusses how bills like the Protect IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) may require Internet service providers to start monitoring online activity. It says that both bills threaten to curtail free speech on the Internet by letting the U.S. Department of Justice to block access to and blacklist websites suspected of copyright infringement. According to the author, the privacy can be protected by visiting only websites that offer an encrypted connection.

The article deals with the optimism being expressed by the top players in the U.S. House and Senate on cybersecurity that 2012 will be the year Congress passes substantial legislation aimed at protecting computer networks of the country from cyberattacks. It mentions a comprehensive cybersecurity bill to be introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in January or February. It also talks about several measures approved by House and Senate panels in 2011.

This article discusses a proposal from the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to improve government and private-sector cybersecurity. The U.S. Congress has received a number bills about the proposal. Critics criticized the administration's proposal. Senator Susan Collins expressed her concern about an attack to the government's infrastructure.

The article focuses on a new legislation introduced to the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of the U.S. The new legislation, introduced by Representative Michael McCaul, aims at cybersecurity research and will aid in building of an American cyber workforce and making collaboration between the government, private sector, and universities easier. The bill also authorizes the National Science Foundation to spend 420 million dollars on cybersecurity research grants over the next three years.

The article focuses on the National Defense Authorization Act (HR 1540), which has been approved by the House on May 26, 2011. It informs that the bill will expand the authority of the Department of Defense (DoD) in various operations in the cyberspace. A report from the Armed Services Committee, discusses the increasing importance of military cyber activities to combat global terrorism and states that the act will enhance DoD's efforts against cyberterrorism,

The article focuses on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval to an amendment of the Federal Power Act. It informs that the Act will enhance the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Energy Department in cyber defenses of power grid and critical electric infrastructure. The bill will enable the FERC to impose cyber security standards and prevent cyber attacks on critical electric infrastructure.

The article focuses on the plans of U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul and David Lipinski to introduce an updated version of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. It informs that the cybersecurity research and development Act was approved by the House in 2010 and informs that the 2011 version will include issues related to federal cybersecurity research and authority of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in cyber research, and scholarships for students in the cybersecurity field.

The article focuses on the key issues related to cybersecurity discussed at the U.S. House Oversight & Government Reform subcommittee hearing on "Cybersecurity: Assessing the Immediate Threat to the United States," held on May 25, 2011. Key topics for cybersecurity included the role of government rules, regular monitoring and risk management, and liability protection for businesses. During the hearing, president of TechAmerica Philip Bond suggested a risk-based approach to cybersecurity law.

The article focuses on the reservations expressed by the U.S. House regarding the cybersecurity proposal of President Barack Obama's administration. It informs that the House has stated disagreement to the proposal as it would give more authority to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the private sector and also expressed bipartisan concerns over providing legal immunity to entities that share government's cyber threat data.

The article focuses on the positive response of the U.S. Senators to cybersecurity proposal of President Barack Obama's administration. It states that the Senators expressed optimism regarding the administration's proposal as a blueprint for a cybersecurity legislative bill and presents the views of several Senator regarding the area of contention between the administration's proposal and Senators on the role of President during a cyber emergency.

The article focuses on the Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010 introduced by senator of Connecticut Joe Lieberman, with senators Susan Collins of Maine and Tom Carper of Delaware, giving the U.S. president authority to declare cyber security emergency.

The article discusses the role of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in federal cybersecurity. It states that legislators are initiating the expansion of the authority and responsibilities of DHS in the computer networks of the country through a bill that consolidates several government authorities in a central office under DHS. It enumerates the tasks of the center including system assessments, policy development, and enforcement of information security at federal agencies.