Cybersecurity: Current Legislation, Executive Branch Initiatives, and Options for Congress

Theohary, Catherine A. ; Rollins, John

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Cyberspace;    Internet;    Security measures;    Information technology;   

RP-ID  :  R40836
RP-ID  :  R40836_2009Sep30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report identifies cybersecurity policy issues that have been proposed for priority consideration. The report lists and synopsizes current legislation that has been developed to address various aspects of the cybersecurity problem. It then lists the current status of the legislation and compares legislation with existing executive branch initiatives. Finally, analysis of information contained in executive branch initiatives and congressional legislation is used to further highlight related considerations for Congress.