Sen Menendez Introduces Cybersecurity Bill To Match House Legislation

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will introduce the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 which calls for more research and development for federal networks as well as more collaboration between the government and the private sector. The legislation gives the National Institute of Standards and Technology the authority to set security standards for federal computer systems; creates R&D grant programs; establishes a task force of government, academic and industry resources; and creates scholarship programs to educate more cybersecurity professionals. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) are planning to introduce an identical bill in the House.