S.Amdt. 2678
What it does: 3 changes: inserts text in 2 places, replaces text
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)What it changes
3 changes to S. 3414
Change 1: Inserts new text on page 91, between lines 12 and 13
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (16) Protect.--The term 'protect' means the action of securing, defending, or reducing the vulnerabilities of an information system, or otherwise enhancing information security or the resiliency of information systems or assets.
Inserted: (17) Protection.--The term 'protection' means the actions undertaken to secure, defend, or reduce the vulnerabilities of an information system, or otherwise enhance information security or the resiliency of information systems or assets.
Inserted: (18) Respond and response.--The terms 'respond' and 'response' in relation to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, or incidents do not include directing cybersecurity threat and incident law enforcement investigations or prosecutions.
Original wording
On page 91, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:
Change 2: Replaces “security” with “protection”
[struck: security][inserted: protection]Original wording
On page 95, line 10, strike “security” and insert “protection”.
Change 3: Inserts new text on page 99, line 25
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (m) Law Enforcement and Intelligence Authorities.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or amend the law enforcement or intelligence authorities of any Federal agency.
Original wording
On page 99, after line 25, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2678. Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and Ms. Mikulski) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3414, to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 91, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:
“(16) Protect.--The term ‘protect' means the action of securing, defending, or reducing the vulnerabilities of an information system, or otherwise enhancing information security or the resiliency of information systems or assets.
“(17) Protection.--The term ‘protection' means the actions undertaken to secure, defend, or reduce the vulnerabilities of an information system, or otherwise enhance information security or the resiliency of information systems or assets.
“(18) Respond and response.--The terms ‘respond' and ‘response' in relation to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, or incidents do not include directing cybersecurity threat and incident law enforcement investigations or prosecutions.
On page 95, line 10, strike “security” and insert “protection”.
On page 99, after line 25, insert the following:
“(m) Law Enforcement and Intelligence Authorities.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or amend the law enforcement or intelligence authorities of any Federal agency.
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Senate amendment submitted
July 31, 2012