Cybersecurity and Congress

What is identified as a priority for Congress and the Biden administration according to the executive summary?

• Economic reform

• Cybersecurity

• Health care improvement

• Education advancement

Which sector is reported to struggle the most with cyberattacks according to the document?

• Large enterprises

• Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)

• Non-profit organizations

• Government agencies

What is the document suggesting should be emphasized to improve cybersecurity?

• Advanced technological development

• Basic cybersecurity measures

• International cooperation

• Military defense strategies

How many pieces of legislation addressing cybersecurity were introduced during 2021?

• Over 100

• 157

• 75

• 50

According to the text, what is considered more effective than trying to patch all system vulnerabilities?

• Focusing on arresting bad guys

• Protecting the "crown jewels" and accepting some level of vulnerability for other assets

• Creating a cyber version of the Peace Corps

• Sharing information about threats

What can the federal government use its procurement power to do in the cybersecurity market?

• To arrest and prosecute cybercriminals

• To create a mandatory cybersecurity standard for products and services

• To share information about cyber threats

• To build a national cyber emergency response team

What is emphasized as a necessary approach to creating the right cybersecurity talent?

• Increasing the number of cybersecurity practitioners

• Penalizing companies with poor cybersecurity measures

• Developing programs that address the cybersecurity workforce gap

• Sharing cybersecurity threats publicly

What is essential for information sharing to be effective in cybersecurity?

• It must be actionable

• It should be kept confidential

• It needs to be regulated

• It must be punitive

What is the role of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) in combating cyber actions?

• To patch system vulnerabilities

• To create cybersecurity standards

• To raise the cost of conducting malicious cyber actions

• To develop cybersecurity talent

What approach is the Biden administration prioritizing for cybersecurity?

• Increasing domestic surveillance

• Reducing international cooperation

• Implementing a three-pronged approach

• Decreasing federal cybersecurity funding