Ruppersberger on New Cyber Security Effort

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee, commented on the appointment of Melissa Hathaway to head a 60-day review of the nation’s cyber security efforts.  The review is expected to look at how the federal government is using technology to protect critical information including passport applications, tax records, and national security documents from hacking, espionage, and theft. 

“Melissa Hathaway is an experienced professional who is currently working in the area of cyber security.  I worked alongside Ms. Hathaway as we tackled this important issue through my work as Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee.  Cyber security is one of the biggest threats to our national security and our economy.  I am pleased President Obama is taking cyber security seriously.  In the past, this threat to our country and our economic viability has not received enough attention.  I look forward to working with Ms. Hathaway to change that,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).       

Melissa Hathaway currently serves as the Cyber Coordination Executive at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). 

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