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BindView Announces Support for CSIA Recommendations to Secure Cyberspace
BindView, provider of proactive business policy, IT security and directory management software, and a founding member of the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), announced its support of the organization's proposals to the Bush administration and federal agencies to strengthen cyber security. CSIA is presenting its recommendations at a press conference this morning at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. CSIA is the only CEO-led public policy and advocacy group exclusively focused on cyber security policy.
According to a Gartner report on information security, analysts predict by 2005 an increasing incidence of large-scale, for-profit cyber crime conducted by terrorists and organized criminals that will force governments to take an active role in promoting common defenses in cyber security(1). The findings outline the critical need for increased cooperation between the public and private sectors to combat cyber attacks and strengthen cyber security.
"Cyber attacks are globally pervasive and increasingly more insidious, challenging businesses, government agencies and individuals alike, and leaving potentially grave consequences in their wake," said Eric Pulaski, BindView CEO and Chairman. "BindView is firmly committed to keeping our global customers ahead of these threats with the most comprehensive and proactive solutions available for managing IT security and compliance. As a founding member of the CSIA, we fully support the recommendations proposed in Washington today, which when implemented will provide a national plan for both pre-emptive and emergency response to criminal and terrorist cyber attacks."
CSIA today offered the White House 12 important steps to immediately strengthen the national cyber security posture. Together, the security industry is calling on federal agencies and the Bush administration to adopt a concrete agenda on cyber security to further protect the nation against cyber threats.
The 12 steps outlined by CSIA will raise the profile of cyber security, promote information sharing, threat analysis and contingency planning, as well as boost efforts in research and development, and security education. The CSIA is calling on the White House to lead by example from a cyber security perspective by implementing the following 12 recommendations:
* Dedicate an Assistant Secretary position in the Department of Homeland Security
* Lead by example with federal procurement practices
* Encourage information security governance in the private sector
* Urge quick ratification of the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime
* Close the strategic gap between government and private sector information security efforts
* Strengthen Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs)
* Establish and test a survivable Emergency Coordination network
* Direct a federal agency to track the costs associated with cyber attacks
* Increase R&D funding for cyber security
* Fund authorized responsibilities for NIST Computer Security Division and White House Office of Management and Budget
* Strengthen the federal security certification process to improve the quality of security in commercial software
* Direct a task force to develop concrete actions that will secure digital control systems used by utilities
"The Bush administration has made significant improvements to cyber security, but there is still more to be done," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of Cyber Security Industry Alliance and one of the original developers of the President's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. "We look forward to continued collaboration with the White House and federal agencies in putting these 12 steps into action to help harden our nation against cyber attacks."
About CSIA
Launched in February 2004 by a group of cyber security software, hardware and services companies, the CSIA is an advocacy group whose mission is to enhance cyber security through public policy initiatives, public sector partnerships, corporate outreach, academic programs, alignment behind emerging industry technology standards and public education. The CSIA is the only CEO public policy and advocacy group exclusively focused on cyber security policy.
Members of the CSIA include BindView Corp. (Nasdaq:BVEW); Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP); Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq:CDSS); Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Entrust, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTU); Internet Security Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:ISSX); Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (Nasdaq:SCUR), Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) and TechGuard Security, LLC.
To learn more about the CSIA, please visit our Web site at www.csialliance.org or call +1-202-204-0838.
(1) Gartner, "CEO and CIO Update: Establish a Strong Defense in Cyberspace for Information Security" 08.12.2004, BindView Corp.
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