POLITICO reports on a “preliminary” presentation set forth by the Department of Homeland Security that looks into offering incentives to industries that adopt voluntary cybersecurity standards. Potential incentives include tax breaks, cyberinsurance “perks” and protection against legal liability. A White House representative noted the presentation is a “snapshot in time” and it only “reflects some preliminary analysis.” Cybersecurity legislation failed to pass Congress last year so the Obama administration’s cybersecurity executive order relies on industry cooperation. The DHS and National Institute for Standards and Technology are working with business to create a framework. Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts weigh in on the recent announcement that DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will retire. (Editor’s Note: The White House's Ari Schwartz talks about his work intersecting cybersecurity and privacy here.)
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