Cedric Richmond

When it comes to Federal network security I see at least two systematic problems but they stem directly from the White House

We have authorized and funded programs to defend our Federal networks, and this subcommittee has performed rigorous oversight over many of them this Congress.

It is no secret that Federal networks are an attractive target to our adversaries and cyber criminals alike.

I hope the majority will make CFATS a priority when we return from the August recess so we can avoid a temporary extension.

The sacrifice that your men and women make from the Guard to law enforcement is what makes this country special.

It is that narcotics production and the money associated with it that is making some of these homelands so violent with cartels.

All of those are to do harm, but you also see people that are coming across in search of better opportunity or safety for their families.

I believe the President directed both DOD and DHS, as to work together in conjunction with the State Governors, he has to deploy the Guard down at the border.

Did you make a request for or do you know if there was a request made for National Guard to support the border mission?

Voting is a fundamental right and the foundation of our democracy and it is essential that we maintain confidence in the integrity of the ballot box.

Every 7 days of good time that we can give our Federal population saves the taxpayers $50 million.

Wow. And that is coming back to Federal, or coming back to Federal or State--going back to either?

The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program is a key component of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) overall effort to protect the ``.gov'' domain.

If we're serious about 'right-sizing' the Federal Government's cyber workforce we need to look beyond 4-year universities.

I strongly believe that we have untapped talent within the Federal workforce, and we have potential pools of talented young people who are in underrepresented communities around the Nation that we must reach during their formative…

We have to improve morale at DHS so it can recruit and retain that cybersecurity talent it needs to carry out its mission.

We need strong and consistent leadership from the White House. The President must come out and say that the cybersecurity posture of the Federal Government has a direct impact on our economy, our National security priorities, our critical…

Although I think we can do more to advance the objectives of the program, it is clear that CFATS has made us safer.

Every head of DHS from Secretary Chertoff to Secretary Johnson have said those exemptions should be eliminated.

Today the program has buy-in of industry and bipartisan support on the Hill.

At the time, chemical facilities security was considered one of the most significant security gaps in the post-9/11 era.

Secretary Chertoff asked Congress 'to pass a balanced, risk-based security measure for the chemical industry.'

Twelve years ago, the Bush administration issued a call to action to address credible terrorist threats to high-risk chemical facilities across the country.

Implementation of CDM, however, has been slower than DHS originally anticipated.

Today, DHS is working to protect Federal networks by administering two signature programs, Einstein and CDM.