Cybersecurity
NTIA’s cybersecurity multistakeholder processes, conducted in an open and transparent manner, contribute to the security of the nation’s Internet architecture. The consensus-based development of market-based cybersecurity solutions and guidance creates a foundation for increasing digital security. Recent processes include:
- Software component transparency -- creating guidance for the use of a “Software Bill of Materials,” which functions as a list of ingredients that make up software components
- Internet of Things security – addressing key aspects of IoT security, including upgradability and patchability of connected devices
- Cybersecurity vulnerability disclosures – increasing collaboration between security researchers and software and system developers and owners
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Remarks at Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy
I want to begin by thanking you all for your attendance and participation in this very significant event.
Especially Senator Barbara Mikulski, who is here with us today.
As Chairwoman of the powerful Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Mikulski has used her influence to increase cyber security awareness among the American public; and to lead the charge on Capitol Hill to develop policies that keeps our Internet safe and secure in the 21st century.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces Initiative to Keep Internet Open for Innovation and Trade at Cybersecurity Forum
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the official launch of an initiative aimed at preserving the global, free flow of information online to ensure that the Internet remains open for commercial opportunity and innovation. Locke announced the effort during remarks at the 5th annual Online Trust and Cybersecurity Forum hosted by The Online Trust Alliance at Georgetown University.
Remarks at Cybersecurity Forum, Georgetown University
Thank you, Craig, for those kind words.
And thank you to everyone who is attending this important conference this week.
As we all know, the Internet has already fundamentally changed how we communicate with each other. And seemingly overnight, it’s altered how the world does business.