On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 310, which posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. Thank you to Representative Stephen Lynch, Senator Edward Markey, and many other for their leadership. H.R.…
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Readout of Healthcare Cybersecurity Executive Forum Hosted by National Cyber Director Chris Inglis
Yesterday, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Andrea Palm, senior U.S. government cybersecurity officials, and CEOs and other senior executives representing entities on the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group Executive Committee for a cyber threat briefing and roundtable discussion about cybersecurity in the healthcare and public…
Readout of National Cyber Director Chris Inglis’s Travel to Israel and Europe
From June 26 to July 5, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis traveled to Israel, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to meet with government officials, private sector executives, and academic thought leaders to discuss efforts to promote the security of our common digital ecosystem and the integrity of our hardware and software supply chains. Director…
Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order that expands the scope…
Announcement of White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis will convene a National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House with Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo; Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh; Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas; Ambassador Susan E. Rice, Director of the Domestic Policy Council; Under Secretary…
Statement by the President on H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7776, the “James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023” (the “Act”). The Act authorizes fiscal year appropriations for the Department of Defense, for Department of Energy national security programs, and for the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community. The…
President Biden Announces Appointments to the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint highly qualified and diverse industry leaders as members of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) advises the White House on the reliability, security, and preparedness of vital communications and information infrastructure. These appointees will join previously appointed…
Office of the National Cyber Director
ONCD was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. ONCD is working to ensure every American can share in the full benefits of our digital ecosystem, including the economic prosperity and democratic participation it enables, while aggressively addressing and mitigating the risks and threats at large in cyberspace. By cultivating unity…
Readout of July 12 Council of Governors Meeting
Yesterday, senior officials from the White House, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security participated in the 27th plenary meeting of the Council of Governors to discuss upcoming initiatives and priorities. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks, and Senior…
Readout of Roundtable with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Leaders on Tech Policy
This week, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) convened a roundtable with state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) tech leaders to discuss ongoing efforts to harness the power of technology to benefit all Americans. Building a better America requires coordination across all levels of government, and technology and data are key…
