http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2013/10/your-last-chance-comment-cybersecurity-guidelines-industry/72398/
By Aliya Sternstein
Nextgov
October 22, 2013
The Obama administration has released a final draft of industry
cybersecurity guidelines aimed at protecting commercial networks integral
to daily living, after missing an Oct. 10 deadline due to the shutdown.
Required to be completed by mid-February, the voluntary strategy for
corporate executives and their staff hews closely to an Aug. 28 preview.
This version, however, clarifies how to balance privacy with computer
surveillance.
The policymaking has been controversial since there is talk of favoring
only compliant contractors for future government business. In addition,
following the most stringent new practices and technical controls could be
cost-prohibitive for some companies.
Organizations can choose to follow riskier plans, or "tiers," to save
money, with the recognition that they might be more vulnerable to threats.
"Organizations should determine the desired tier, ensuring that the
selected levels meet the organizational goals, reduce cybersecurity risk
to critical infrastructure, and are feasible and cost-effective to
implement,” the guidelines state.
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