Michael Daniel

• White House: Information sharing a ‘key ingredient’ in cyber efforts

  The White House's new national strategy for information sharing highlights the concept of collaboration in cybersecurity efforts. Michael Daniel, the White House cybersecurity coordinator, told the Federal Drive information security and information sharing are "mutually reinforcing."

  Federal Drive

  January 17, 2013
• Federal Drive Interviews — Jan. 17, 2013

  Michael Daniel, White house cybersecurity coordinator, talks about the new national strategy for information sharing and safeguarding. Brian Friel of Bloomberg Government examines what new regulations mean to the bottom line of some contractors. Charles Crum of the Postal Service's IG office discusses how USPS is embracing the Internet. Michael Nugent of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office talks about a new language program of feds going overseas.

  Federal Drive

  January 17, 2013
• White House testing approach called for in draft cyber order

  The Energy and Homeland Security departments are working with companies in the electricity sector to come up with a baseline set of cybersecurity standards. Michael Daniel, the White House cyber coordinator, said the framework is making a difference in how owners and operators secure their networks. But Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said without liability protections expansion of these efforts isn't likely.

  Federal Drive

  September 27, 2012
• Sen. Wyden reminds White House to limit scope of cyber order

  The Select Committee on Intelligence member wrote a letter to White House Cyber Coordinator Michael Daniel asking him to make sure any mandate doesn't harm the networks used for interactive computer services.

  Congress

  September 13, 2012
• Schmidt leaving government in a much different cyber place

  In an exclusive interview with Federal News Radio, White House Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt said a majority of the senior leaders in government understand the importance of securing agency, contractor and critical infrastructure systems. He said among his office's biggest accomplishments is moving the day-to-day cyber authority of federal civilian networks to DHS. Michael Daniel will replace Schmidt, whose last day is in early June.

  Federal Drive

  May 30, 2012
• EXCLUSIVE: Ozment rejoins White House as senior director for cyber

  Andy Ozment returns to work with new cyber coordinator Michael Daniel. Ozment worked at DHS for the last year as director for compliance and technology.

  Technology

  May 29, 2012
• Analysis: Schmidt tenure as cyber czar a mixed bag

  During his tenure, Schmidt oversaw new, large-scale cyber initiatives, but kept a relatively low profile. Experts debate his mixed legacy — calling it a solid effort with a shortened leash.

  All News

  May 17, 2012
• White House cyber czar Howard Schmidt to retire

  Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt is stepping down after 2-1/2 years, an NSC spokeswoman confirms.

  Technology

  May 17, 2012