Federal Cyber News for 3/8/12
- A panel representing Internet Service Providers at a House subcommittee meeting unanimously opposed any cybersecurity legislation that might lock businesses into a static compliance regime. More here.
- Meanwhile, in a closed-door meeting with Senators, briefers including White House national security adviser John Brennan and FBI Director Robert Mueller described a simulated cyber attack on New York to push for tougher cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure. More here.
- The NSA is testing 100 secure Android smartphone prototypes that allow for fully encrypted phone calls. Rough specifications for the phones, code-named “Fishbowl”, are available online to spur industry innovation. More here.