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White Paper on Computer Network Security & Privacy Protection

In 2010, DHS issued a White Paper on Computer Network Security & Privacy Protection to provide an overview of the Department's cybersecurity responsibilities, the role of the EINSTEIN system in implementing those responsibilities, and the integrated privacy protections.

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Enhanced Cybersecurity Services Program Privacy Compliance Review

The Enhanced Cybersecurity Services Program (ECS) is a voluntary Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program in which the National Protection and Programs Directorate’s (NPPD) Cybersecurity and Communications provides indicators of malicious cyber activity to participating commercial service providers. The purpose of the program is to assist the owners and operators of critical infrastructure in enhancing their ability to protect their systems from unauthorized access, exploitation, or data exfiltration through a voluntary information sharing program.  In performing the Privacy Compliance Review (PCR), the DHS Privacy Office found that NPPD developed the ECS Program and its related processes with privacy-protective objectives in mind. NPPD continues to operate the ECS Program and its related processes with strong privacy oversight, which allows NPPD to identify and mitigate privacy risks as the program evolves and matures.

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Written testimony of NPPD Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity & Communications for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Examining the President’s Cybersecurity Information Sharing Proposal”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS ) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding and NPPD Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity & Communications Phyllis Schneck highlight the NPPD cybersecurity role and capabilities, and describe how the President’s legislative proposal to facilitate cyber threat indicator information sharing will further national security.

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Written testimony of USSS Cyber Operations Branch for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Investing in Cybersecurity: Understanding Risks and Building Capabilities for the Future”

U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Cyber Operations Branch Criminal Investigative Division Deputy Special Agent in Charge William Noonan addresses the investments the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is making in cybersecurity, and the capabilities the Secret Service has and is developing to deter cyber-crime around the world.

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Written testimony of NPPD for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure.”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Dr. Phyllis Schneck addresses DHS’ work to improve the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

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Task Force on CyberSkills Transmittal Letter

On June 6, 2012, Secretary Napolitano announced the formation of a Task Force on CyberSkills with a two-part mandate: first, to identify the best ways DHS can foster the development of a national security workforce capable of meeting current and future cybersecurity challenges; and second, to outline how DHS can improve its capability to recruit and retain that sophisticated cybersecurity talent. This letter details the Task Force's progress through November 2012, including the recommendations they gave to Secretary Napolitano.

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Cybersecurity and Privacy

DHS employs a layered approach to privacy oversight for the department’s cybersecurity activities, beginning with the Chief Privacy Officer and extending through NPPD’s Component Privacy Officer and dedicated privacy staff across the Department.

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DHS Workforce Mailer- Cybersecurity

DHS Workforce Mailer-Cybersecurity

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Global MOTR Coordination Center (GMCC)

The Global Maritime Operational Threat Response Coordination Center supports the inter-agency response to maritime threats involving U.S. interests worldwide.

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Written testimony of the NPPD for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing titled "NPPD Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Programs"

National Protection and Programs Directorate Under Secretary Rand Beers and Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger testified before the United States House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding the NPPD Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request.