The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 would give the Department of Homeland Security new authorities over critical private-sector infrastructure. The bill lays out a set of broad guidelines for DHS to use in its evaluations for DHS. The Senate is scheduled to return to session next week and work through March. The legislation is the product of some three years of active work to draft and expand federal regulatory authorities to deal with the modern threat landscape and the increasing digitization of vital systems, such as the electrical grid and financial services.”]