8. May 2008 by Dan Verton.

WARWICK, R.I.  – Congressman Jim Langevin yesterday introduced the Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 (H.R. 5983), a bill designed to improve the cybersecurity posture of the Department of Homeland Security. 

“The security of our Federal and critical infrastructure networks is an issue of national security and one that I have worked on for several years now,” said Congressman Jim Langevin, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology.  “Through my many cyber hearings it has become clear that an organization is only as strong as the integrity and reliability of the information that it keeps.  Therefore we must make cybersecurity a national priority.”

This legislation represents a critical step toward improving the cybersecurity posture at the Department of Homeland Security by addressing two key issues: ensuring a robust defense-in-depth of our information systems, and holding individuals at all levels accountable for mitigating vulnerabilities. 

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7. May 2008 by Dan Verton.

May 7, 2008 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced H.R. 5982, The Biometric Enhancement and Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008.  The legislation enhances previous aviation security efforts by ensuring proper introduction of biometric identification credentials to airport workers to further secure the nation’s airports. 

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