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Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions

Abstract: 
Analysis of cyber related Federal laws and legislative areas focusing on the role of government in cyberspace, reforming Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), protecting critical infrastructure, information sharing, security breaches, cyber crime, privacy, International work, research and development. Addresses the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012, and the Federal Information Security Amendments of 2012.
Author: 
Eric A. Fischer
Institution: 
Congressional Research Service
Year: 
2013
Domains-Issue Area: 
Industry Focus: 
Information & Telecommunication
Internet & Cyberspace
Country: 
United States
Datatype(s): 
Bibliographies & Reports
Policies