Cyber Reserve Program Proposed Image News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

GovInfoSecurity Twitter Image: Pixabay A bipartisan group of lawmakers is backing a legislative proposal that would create a program, similar to the National Guard, to deploy those with tech and security skills during significant cyberthreats, such as the recent SolarWinds supply chain attack and exploits of vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers. The Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act would create a pilot program that would provide the departments of Defense and Homeland Security with additional skilled personnel during large-scale cyberthreats. Sens. Jacky Rosen (left) and Marsha Blackburn are co-sponsoring Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act Under the bill, the two departments could call up these cybersecurity reservists to serve in temporary positions as federal civil service employees.

United statesWhite houseDistrict of columbiaJacky rosenMarsha blackburnJoe bidenScott shackelfordJimmy panettaKen calvertMark warnerMike hamiltonNational commission onIndiana universityDepartment of homeland securityTerritorial government coordinating councilMicrosoft exchange