Overview of the Federal Response to Cybersecurity
Executive and Legislative Actions to Address Cyber-threats
he Federal legislative framework for cybersecurity is complex, with more than 50 statutes addressing various aspects of it either directly or indirectly. Many observers do not believe that the current framework is sufficient to address the growing concerns about the security of cyberspace in the United States. No major cybersecurity legislation has been enacted since 2002, however, although several legislative proposals were made during the 112th Congress to close the gaps. On February 12, 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The issuance of the executive order in the absence of congressional action raises several questions:…
