McCAUL INTRODUCES ‘HACKING’ BILL

  
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul

Tenth District U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has introduced legislation he said will help protect federal networks that are under constant attack from hackers.

McCaul, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, introduced the Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act.  McCaul says it will streamline the federal government’s ability to more effectively identify and thwart cyber-attacks.

McCaul says he’s been working to ensure federal agencies are adapting to cyber threats posed by state-sponsored espionage, criminals and terrorists.

In a press statement released late Friday, McCaul says that in light of the massive hacks on the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management, the nation’s federal digital infrastructure isn’t capable of effectively detecting and defending against cyber threats.

According to McCaul’s office, recent attacks on the OPM networks resulted in more than 21.5 million Americans having their personally sensitive information stolen.

“The Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act is a vital step in ensuring that actions are taken to effectively implement DHS’ binding directives to better secure the .gov domain and all the highly sensitive information it protects.”

 

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