House Panel Approves Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Science and Technology passed the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 4061) by a voice vote. The bill would improve the security of cyberspace by ensuring federal investments in cybersecurity are better focused, more effective, and that research into innovative, transformative technologies is supported by reauthorizing and expanding the Cyber Security Research and Development Act (P.L. 107-305). In addition to promoting cybersecurity R&D, the legislation addresses cybersecurity workforce concerns and advances the development of technical standards.