Kelly touts DHS success in limiting U.S. impact of 'WannaCry' attack

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly today touted the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity efforts as a reason why the worldwide “WannaCry” cyber attacks in May had a limited impact on the United States, while stressing the need to continually shore up DHS’ cyber capabilities in the face of growing threats.

“I’m very proud to say that through the efforts of my predecessors, the U.S. Congress, and others that the malware in the United States was contained to a handful of...