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Whether it’s an app that allows us to control the temperature in our home from miles away, a fitness band that tracks the number of steps we take and calories we consume, or a refrigerator sensor that alerts us to when we are running low on milk, apps and connected devices have transformed the way we live our lives.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to have a national conversation about the growing importance of cybersecurity and staying safe online.
Over the last seven years, our nation has experienced increasingly severe and significant cyber incidents affecting both the private sector and Federal Government. The U.S. government’s experience responding to cyber incidents such as those that affected Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Office of Personnel Management has taught us valuable lessons and highlighted areas of growth.
At the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), we fight against the world’s toughest cyber adversaries. They attack at the speed of light, rapidly changing their tactics -- and targets -- to exploit new vulnerabilities and new technology. We are constantly challenged to keep up with these adversaries and defend the safety and security of the American people – the highest stakes.
Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security concluded its first ever two-day hiring event aimed at filling mission-critical positions to protect our Nation’s cyberspace.
DHS will host the first ever DHS Cyber and Tech Job Fair on July 27-28 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This event marks the first time that eligible candidates can interview for an opening, receive a tentative job offer, and initiate the security process – all on the spot.
In the 21st century, technology is ingrained into the fabric and function of our society. But the larger the role technology plays in our lives, the more opportunities unscrupulous individuals, criminal organizations and those acting in bad faith have to commit cyber-related crimes.
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft addresses Coast Guard missions.
Today the Department of Homeland Security, with the Department of Justice, issued guidelines and procedures, required by the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
I congratulate the U.S. Senate for passing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (S.754) by a large bipartisan majority vote of 74-21. In particular, I wish to thank Senators Burr, Feinstein, Johnson and Carper for their leadership and hard work. The Senate bill will now go to conference with the earlier-passed House cybersecurity bill. Both bills strengthen the role of the Department of Homeland Security in our Nation's cybersecurity effort. For DHS's part, I pledge our energy and focus to this national imperative. As Secretary, I have directed an aggressive timetable for improving our federal cybersecurity in particular, and have made cybersecurity a top priority for DHS, alongside our other vital missions. Now, with the help of Congress, we will be able to continue our work to protect the cybersecurity of the American public, American businesses large and small, and the federal government, and take that work to the next level.
