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Subject: [iwar] [fc:Computer.Security.Enhancement.Act.of.2001]
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* SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:
Computer Security Enhancement Act of 2001
* OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to
enhance the ability of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to
improve computer security, and for other purposes.
Computer Security Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amends the National Institute of
Standards and Technology Act to require the Institute to provide assistance
to Federal agencies in the protection of computer networks, promote Federal
compliance with computer information security and privacy guidelines, and
assist Federal response efforts to unauthorized access to Federal systems.
Requires the Institute to develop uniform standards for the cost-effective
security and privacy of sensitive information in certain Federal systems,
provide a list of certified commercial Federal computer system security
products, and report annually on Federal computer system evaluations.
Directs the Institute to solicit Computer System Security and Privacy
Advisory Board recommendations regarding standards. Authorizes
appropriations to enable the Board to identify emerging computer security,
privacy, and cryptography issues.
Prohibits the Institute from adopting encryption and electronic
authentication standards for other than Federal computer systems.
Authorizes (current law requires) the Institute to draw upon National
Security Agency computer security guidelines.
Amends the Computer Security Act of 1987 to require Federal computer
security training to emphasize protecting sensitive information accessible
through public networks.
Authorizes appropriations for fellowships to students in computer security.
Requires a National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences
study of electronic authentication technologies.
Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology to promote an
increased use of security technologies for the nation's information
infrastructure, establish a central repository of information on security
vulnerability and risks, and promote the development of national
infrastructures for encryption technologies.
Directs the Institute's Director to develop technology-neutral electronic
authentication infrastructure standards for Federal agencies, provide a list
of commercially available authentication products, establish core
specifications for Federal electronic certification and management
technologies, provide a list of conforming systems, and report annually on
infrastructure implementation.
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