Elizabeth Hyman Posts

Now less than six months away from Election Day, campaign season is in full swing.  TV and radio advertising has already begun and candidates are traveling the country raising campaign funds and speaking to large crowds of supporters.  The general election is also becoming clearer after a hotly contested Republican primary.And the Republican Nominee Is …As the Republican presidential field narrows, Governor Mitt Romney is now widely believed to be the presumptive Republican nominee.  Romney has ...

A look at the week of April 30 in public advocacy for the IT channel: This week, the House passed CISPA, a controversial Republican-backed cybersecurity bill.  The House also passed several other bills relating to cybersecurity, including the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which increases funding for education and R&D to confront cyberthreats.  Rick Pollack, executive vice president of the American Hospital Association, sent a letter to Health and Human Services saying that electronic medica ...

A look at the week of April 23 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, the House will review four cybersecurity bills, including the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).  A new small business tax cut was approved by the House this week.  National Journal looks at the role of the House Homeland Security Committee in evaluating cyber legislation.House Boots Up 'Cyber Week'— The House is set to vote on four cybersecurity bills during what lawmakers have dubbed "cyber we ...

A look at the week of April 16 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, the House announced changes to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act in response to criticism from privacy groups.  John O. Brennan, President Obama’s senior adviser on counterterrorism and homeland security, published an op-ed warning that cyber legislation must be passed quickly.  USA Today looks at the role of community colleges in workforce retraining initiatives for careers in fast growing industri ...

A look at the week of April 9 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  When Congress returns from April recess, it is expected to focus on taxes, jobs and cybersecurity legislation.  Politico examines how the upcoming election is influencing cybersecurity legislation.  At the FOSE conference, futurist Thomas Koulopoulos discussed how disruptive technologies such as cloud computing can change the behavior of government agencies.Taxes, Cybersecurity, Jobs Programs Expected To Dominate April Agenda ...

A look at the week of April 3 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  The JOBS Act passed Congress and was sent to the President.  A new cyber bill favoring information sharing over regulation was introduced in the House.  Shawn Henry, executive assistant director of the Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch of the FBI, told the Wall Street Journal that America is losing the cyber war.JOBS Act Clears Congress — Legislation meant to make it easier for small companies to obtain capital fr ...

A look at the week of March 26 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, the Senate passed the House’s JOBS Act, making it easier for small companies to raise capital.  Budget cuts are hindering the government’s ability to hire the best cyber employees.  NPR examines the risks that a cyberattack would have on U.S. critical infrastructure and the best regulatory course of action.Budget Cuts Put Cybersecurity at Risk — Budget limitations are harming the government’s ability to compete wit ...

A look at the week of March 19 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, the Senate is reviewing the House’s JOBS bill which aims to increase means of raising capital for businesses.  The Office of Management and Budget has released a report that federal cyberattacks have decreased in the past year.  The Huffington Post examines the current landscape of cybersecurity legislation and the possible future outcomes.Senate Debates Small-Business Bill — The Senate has taken up the House’s JOB ...

A look at the week of March 12 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, President Obama named Todd Park as the new federal chief technology officer.  Debate over competing cybersecurity bills in the Senate will focus on whether the issue is about national security or economic growth.  Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) discusses his cybersecurity goals for his last Senate term with National Journal.Obama Taps HHS Official to Be his Chief Technology Officer — President Obama appointed Todd Park ...

A look at the week of March 5 in public advocacy for the IT channel:  This week, Republicans prepare to introduce an alternative cyber bill in the House.  Nextgov.com takes a look at how cloud computing will change the way federal agencies work.  GovernmentHealthIT examines how the President’s new budget may affect health IT.Republicans Prep Secure IT Act in the House — Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) plan to introduce the Secure IT Act, a GOP-backed cybersecurity bill, i ...