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U. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the fountain of wisdom, we thank you for this season of penance and personal reflection. Lord, as we remember that the last time Ash Wednesday and valentines day fell on the same day, it was 1945, we thank you for the many challenging seasons through which you have brought this nation and world. As we continue to depend upon the power of your prevailing providence, deliver us from majoring in minors. Bless our lawmakers. As they commit themselves to you, make them a voice for the voiceless and a help for the helpless. May we make it our First Priority to fulfill your purposes for our lives. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nat
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I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. Mr. Lahood i want to welcome the witnesses here today and welcome chairman smith, Oversight Subcommittee Research and Technology Ranking member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Cybersecurity, a concept we hear mentioned frequently, especially in this period of rapidly emerging threats, is an everevolving concept. Maintaining an effective cybersecurity posture requires constant vigilance as new threats emerge and old ones return. Too often, however, when we hear about the importance of cybersecurity, we are left without concrete steps to take to ensure or systems are best positioned to defend against emerging threats. One of the goals of todays hearing is to learn about real, tangible measures the government can take to ensure its i. T. Security systems are appropriately reenforced, to defend against new and emerging threats, including novel and sophisticated ransomware threats. The specific focus o
Well come to order. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare recess of the committee at anytime. Good morning and welcome to todays hearing entitled bolstering cybersecurity. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcomethe witnesses here today and elcome chairman smith, Oversight Subcommittee Research and Technology Ranking member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Oversight subcommittee research and Technology Ranking member cyd from wannacry. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcome the witnesses here today and welcome chairman smith, oversight subcommittee Ranking Member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Cybersecurity, a concept we hear mentioned frequently, especially in this period of rapidly emerging threats, is an everevolving concept. Maintaining an effective cybersecurity posture requires constant vigilance as new threats emerge and old one