White House Unveils Cybersecurity Legislative Agenda. Civilian Agency Infosec Authority would be Centered in DHS. President Obama also calls for a federal data breach notification law and criminal penalties for cybercrimes. White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt portrayed the proposal as a milestone in the effort to ensure secure and reliable networks for Americans, businesses and government. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the president’s proposals would be an important part of efforts to pass a comprehensive cybersecurity legislation this summer.”]
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