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Cybersecurity

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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.

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PIV-I/FRAC Technology Transition Working Group

The CSD within S&T, the FEMA Office of NCRC, the FEMA OCSO, and the FEMA OCIO have partnered to form the PIV-I/FRAC Technology Transition Working Group (TTWG).

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Written testimony of the NPPD for House Appropriations Committee on the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2011 Cybersecurity Budget Request

Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger and Deputy Assistant Secretary RADM Michael Brown's testimony, before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity mission and related budget request, on April 15, 2010.