White House sets 60-day deadline for DHS on improved internet security pilots

The White House Office of Management Budget has set a 60-day deadline for the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan for pilot projects to update and improve the security of the government's internet connections, in part to accommodate the use of cloud computing and other new technologies.

“Due to the rapid pace of technology and threat evolution, it is critical that agencies develop pilots to meet their technology needs while promoting appropriate security controls,” says an OMB...