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February 17, Federal Computer Week — DHS official lays out cyber security responsibilities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants its technology procurements to meet recognized standards for security and privacy, a senior DHS official said Thursday, February 16. DHS is working with industry and standards bodies to create procurement requirements that meet those standards, said Jonathan Frankel, director of law enforcement and information−sharing policy in DHS’ Office of Policy Planning and International Affairs. Once the standards are in place, the procurement policies will ensure that the government only buys from vendors that meet them, Frankel said at the RSA Conference 2006. Speaking for DHS, Frankel said the department’s role is establishing a national strategy and providing an overarching vision of cyber security. DHS is improving its situational awareness of cyber attacks through the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, he said. The department is also working to manage cyber attack risks through the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.
Source: http://www.fcw.com/article92362−02−17−06−Web

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