This document summarizes a hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity regarding the future of cyber and telecommunications security at the Department of Homeland Security. The Chairman opened the hearing by noting the importance of securing information infrastructure given its role in the economy and preparedness, as well as the threat of terrorist attacks targeting technology. Witnesses included the Under Secretary for Preparedness at DHS, the GAO Director of IT Management Issues, and representatives from private sector coordinating councils and state government. The hearing aimed to evaluate DHS's progress in securing cyber and telecommunications systems and coordinating with critical infrastructure owners.

House Hearing, 109TH Congress - The Future of Cyber and Telecommunications Security at DHS PDF

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