Briefing.

The House has passed its version of the FY '11 Defense Authorization Bill that includes an amendment that would establish a National Office for Cyberspace (NOC) in the Executive Office of the President. The amendment would also establish a Federal Cybersecurity Practice Board within the NOC to develop policies and procedures for agencies to adhere to in meeting Federal Information Security Management Act requirements. It also requires agencies to do automated and continuous monitoring of their systems to ensure compliance. The amendment was sponsored by Reps. Jim Langeven (D-R.I.) and Diane Watson (D-Calif.).

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