Cybersecurity
Regarding "Online umpire" (Page B13, June 21), the editorial says "we need political leaders who are ready to run a marathon on cybersecurity" and makes reference to the many failures of the Obama administration. Yet, it fails to mention the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the result of President Obama's Executive Order 13636.
This Framework, produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is the first step in the cybersecurity marathon to which the editorial refers.It helps organizations identify where they are and where they need to be in cybersecurity management. It also helps create a common vocabulary that can help organizations like the OPM quantify their cybersecurity risk in terms that decision-makers understand and thus secure much needed investment from an extremely stretched budget.
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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is one of many initiatives that are underway to secure the nation's critical infrastructure. Those involved know there is much to be done, but the marathon has begun.
Steve Mustard, Spring
Battle flag
Regarding "Stop waving the battle flag. Start talking about race" (HoustonChronicle.com/GrayMatters), I am the descendant of a Texas Confederate veteran who was imprisoned in a Union prisoner of war camp in Illinois and his younger brother died in the Red River Campaign. And yes, they did own slaves. I agree that this flag has become a symbol of racism and needs to be removed.
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William C. Hunter, posted on HoustonChronicle.com
