Creation of ‘Center for Civilian Homeland Security Technology Eva...
Creation of “Center for Civilian Homeland Security Technology Evaluation” is new component of NET Guard bill introduced Wed. by Senate Commerce Technology Subcommittee Chmn. Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sen. Allen (R-Va.), as expected (CD March 20 p6). Center would serve…
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as clearinghouse and testbed for new technologies to protect critical infrastructures. As proposed by Wyden last Oct., bill also would create National Guard of IT and telecom professionals to respond quickly to terrorist attacks or natural disasters; they would be certified by federal dir. appointed by President. “This country has already mobilized the military, the government and law enforcement to fight terrorism, but America has yet to tap the tremendous technology and science talents of the private sector,” Wyden said: “This legislation invites a generation raised on information technologies to help their fellow citizens when crisis strikes.” He said many professionals sought to help after Sept. 11 attacks but lacked credentials to gain access to critical areas. Allen said: “This legislation will help remove whatever shackles there are on private enterprise so that government and the American people can benefit from their innovations, expertise, creativity and generosity.” Bill also would provide for 7 grants of $5 million each to fund pilot communications programs for first responders. Allen and Wyden said House Science Committee Chmn. Boehlert (R-N.Y.) is expected to introduce companion legislation in House. Wyden has hinted he will introduce companion legislation for HR-3394, proposed Cybersecurity Research & Development Act by Boehlert that passed House last month.