This massive bill proposes a re-organization of a number of federal departments and agencies along with the creation of many executive level positions. Included in those new positions are a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, an Undersecretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection and an Undersecretary for Border and Transportation Security.The bill also proposes the creation of grants and other funding for research into information security and the creation of a National Council of First Responders. Tasks given to these First Responders include developing a plan on the best way to disseminate critical information and identifying and educating the department on the latest technological advances. A proposed NET Guard will assist local communities respond and recover from attacks on information systems and communications networks.To read Senates version of this bill, click here and search for S. 1534 Related content news Arm patches bugs in Mali GPUs that affect Android phones and Chromebooks The vulnerability with active exploitations allows local non-privileged users to access freed-up memory for staging new attacks. By Shweta Sharma Oct 03, 2023 3 mins Android Security Android Security Mobile Security news UK businesses face tightening cybersecurity budgets as incidents spike More than a quarter of UK organisations think their cybersecurity budget is inadequate to protect them from growing threats. By Michael Hill Oct 03, 2023 3 mins CSO and CISO Risk Management news Cybersecurity experts raise concerns over EU Cyber Resilience Act’s vulnerability disclosure requirements Open letter claims current provisions will create new threats that undermine the security of digital products and individuals. By Michael Hill Oct 03, 2023 4 mins Regulation Compliance Vulnerabilities opinion Cybersecurity professional job-satisfaction realities for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Half of all cybersecurity pros are considering a job change, and 30% might leave the profession entirely. CISOs and other C-level execs should reflect on this for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. By Jon Oltsik Oct 03, 2023 4 mins CSO and CISO Careers Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe