Require a near constant struggle to stay ahead of events and the real danger lies in getting complacent. Effective cybersecurity is an ongoing line of effort. The Threat Landscape is diverse, the best practices are changing, the information you get may not always be reliable. The task can seem overwhelming and the stakes are high. In this context, i have found myself thinking effective cybersecurity cannot move at, quote, the speed of government. By that i mean cybersecurity is a 21st century Public Policy program just not manageable by 20th century government means. Regulations, mandates and centralized action in general, these approaches are inadequate to match the pace of change. Congress needs to make sure that the governments role in detecting and responding to cyberattacks is clearly defined, that theyre focused first and foremost on the security of federal information networks. Today well hear from the department of Homeland Security and their cybersecurity work. How it is evolv
The Threat Landscape is diverse, the best practices are changing, the information you get may not always be reliable. The task can seem overwhelming and the stakes are high. In this context, i have found myself thinking effective cybersecurity cannot move at, quote, the speed of government. By that i mean cybersecurity is a 21st century Public Policy program just not manageable by 20th century government means. Regulations, mandates and centralized action in general, these approaches are inadequate to match the pace of change. Congress needs to make sure that the governments role in detecting and responding to cyberattacks is clearly defined, that theyre focused first and foremost on the security of federal information networks. Today well hear from the department of Homeland Security and their cybersecurity work. How it is evolving about their approach to this complex range of threats. With respect to individual actors and industries that are at their greatest risk of cyberattack, hea
This is two hours. [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Beforere we turn to the substance and then members should during these proceedings in light of the cautions by wearing a face cover such as a mask so i urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing a mask. We are also conducting this hearing which affords Additional Space for those who are physically distant so before we get into housekeeping let me give my best wishes to the president and the first lady for a speedy recovery of covid19. We were all quiteor shocked and distressed this morning to learn of their illness and we hope for a speedyy recovery they are very much in our thoughts. The department of Homeland Security leading dhs office of intelligence and analysis referring to the office throughout the hearing left the committee no choice to issue a subpoena for the hearing today from counsel of the client and then the forme
Policy. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Before we turn to the substance of todays hearing let me address a House Keeping matter. First let me remind members should during these proceedings with the exception of when theyre speaking take precautions in light of covid19 including by wearing a face cover such as a mask. Were also limiting staff attendance at the hearing. I would encourage and urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing your mask. Were also conducting this hearing in the Capital Visitors Center auditorium, which affords Additional Space for those present to remain fizz any distant from one another. Before i get into the other House Keeping matter let me just express my best wishes to the president and first lady for a speedy recovery from covid19. I know were all quite shocked and distressed this morning to learn of their illness. And we hope for a very speedy recovery. Theyll be very much i
13 years with the San Francisco fire department, married, two young children, dad was a firefighter as well, and its such a terrible loss for our city, for our community, and we want to thank him and all of those who serve, who try to help us in the community at great expense to themselves. So i will ask to adjourn in his honor and in honor of all those who serve. We will be giving two minutes for Public Comment, and with that, ill ask you to call roll. We should give the number to call is 415655001. The access code is 1469845033. Thank you, commissioner. Commissioner [roll call]. You have a quorum. Also with us tonight is director Paul Henderson from the department of [indiscernible]. Thank you very much. Can you call the first line item . Line item one, reports to the commission, discussion. Providing overview of offences occurring in San Francisco. Provide a summary of planned activities and events. This will include a brief overview of any activities having an impact on public safe