Critical infrastructureDHS to set cybersecurity standards for some private networks
A new law — “The Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010” — will empower DHS to set cybersecurity standards for some private networks that are considered critical infrastructure
New laws are being drafted up which will give DHS some amount of regulatory control over private networks. “The Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010” will empower DHS to set cybersecurity standards for some private networks that are considered critical infrastructure.
TechEye reports that it will create a Cybersecurity Compliance Division which will monitor whether network managers are doing what the spooks say they should.
DHS will have to work with network operators to develop tailored security plans that meet risk-based, performance-based standards.
DHS will have to share threat intelligence and protect proprietary information.
Part of the problem in the United States has been that the local utility companies have monopolies and thought that they could afford to skimp on security.
The law could also apply to whichever company’s security is considered important to the defense of the United States.
