By AMY HARDER
President Obama today announced his nomination of Ivan K. Fong as general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. Fong is currently chief legal officer and secretary for medical product company Cardinal Health. During his time as deputy associate attorney general under President Clinton, he wrote The Electronic Frontier: The Challenge Of Unlawful Conduct Involving The Use Of The Internet, a report on cyber crime policy.
Does this suggest that the new administration is placing more emphasis on cyber security? Perhaps. National Journal's Shane Harris examined this issue in a recent article (subscribers only). Any legal expertise would be helpful to DHS as it struggles with its own role in cyber security. The appointment could also signal that the government is aiming to articulate better what government is able to do with private networks.
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano also named three members of her staff. David A. Martin, a member of Obama's DHS agency review team, will be Napolitano's principal deputy general counsel. Brian de Vallance will be the secretary's senior counselor; he was Napolitano's director of federal relations when she was Arizona governor. Sean Smith will be deputy assistant secretary for public affairs. He previously served as the Pennsylvania communications director for the Obama campaign.
To post a comment, you must provide a name and a valid e-mail address. Messages must be limited to 400 words. By using this service you agree not to post material that is obscene, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. Although Lost in Transition does not monitor comments posted to this site (and has no obligation to), it reserves the right to delete, edit, or move any material that it deems to be in violation of this rule.
Responded on February 7, 2012 7:04 AM
Mike
What an interesting post, thanks so much for sharing this with us.
canvas print
Responded on December 16, 2011 3:10 AM
heluxtech
vERY NICE POST. I've read this
post and if I may I desire to suggest you some interesting things or
suggestions.
heluxtech
Responded on December 16, 2011 3:09 AM
heluxtech
vERY NICE POST. I've read this
post and if I may I desire to suggest you some interesting things or
suggestions.
heluxtech
Responded on December 16, 2011 3:08 AM
heluxtech
vERY NICE POST. I've read this
post and if I may I desire to suggest you some interesting things or
suggestions.
heluxtech
Responded on December 9, 2011 12:49 AM
saves
Where did you got this much info on your blog from?? Also can i take the initiave to take the feeds from your blog for my own website?? But cant find the RSS feeds link here!!
drik aloe vera
Ure til kvinder
Responded on November 23, 2011 3:00 AM
when in asia
Yeah righ, I've read about this news a thousand times already.
Responded on November 22, 2011 2:00 AM
John Mclaren
This is an example of what to write in Hardship letter to explain why you have become delinquent on your Mortgage. This Sample hardship letters is exactly what your lender wants to see when you submit your hardship package.
Responded on November 10, 2011 4:22 PM
payday loans online
Although it merely has visit a person's eye on the average man or woman in the last age.
payday loans online
Responded on November 10, 2011 4:36 AM
payday loans online
The content of the articles there will be a lot of attractive people to appreciate,
payday loans online
Responded on October 19, 2011 3:02 AM
Moncler outlet
Moncler linking all useless leather mode is a good way to help maintain constant
Responded on October 19, 2011 3:01 AM
Moncler outlet
Moncler linking all useless leather mode is a good way to help maintain constant
Responded on October 10, 2011 4:45 AM
research paper topics
very interesting article! I will follow your themes.
Can I subscribe to your posts on Twitter or on your Facebook profile?
Responded on October 9, 2011 6:25 AM
car insurance
These jackets have abrasion resistant nylon overlays on the upper body and elbow. You can expect your to last for many years.
car insurance
Responded on October 5, 2011 1:35 AM
tobylee
Nice source.white tail hunting
Responded on September 22, 2011 9:02 AM
Buy Dissertation
I am very happy to be here because this is a very good site that provides lots of information Buy Dissertation
Responded on September 22, 2011 8:49 AM
Buy Dissertation
This is good point!
Responded on September 22, 2011 8:48 AM
Buy Dissertation
good post for me. I am going to avail it. thanks for this great post.
Responded on September 15, 2011 9:39 PM
North Face Sale
Usually, The North Face sale is a best chance for customers to get North Face jackets in lower prices. And when it comes to season changing, there is also plenty of North Face jackets on sale provided for customers. The North Face store wants to sell out all products of this season to display those products which will open a popularity of the coming season. And this moment is also a good chance for customers to get cheap North Face jackets. And it is also a good chance for North Face store to raise its North Face sale volume. Besides, some North Face stores also open stores online to attract more customers and raise their sale volume.
Responded on September 6, 2011 11:56 PM
cheap north face jackets
It is well known that Mens North Face jackets are an all-around winter outerwear. It is the perfect outerwear in harsh weather conditions. No matter what kind of outdoor activity you are engaged in during the winter,The cheap north face jackets will keep you comfortable and warm.These jackets are made from Polartec 300 fleece that has been treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. These jackets have abrasion resistant nylon overlays on the upper body and elbow. You can expect your cheap north face to last for many years.
Responded on August 29, 2011 3:07 AM
TobyLee
That's one of the reason. Thanks for imparting it to us.t bohemian style, trunk show.
Responded on June 4, 2011 9:17 AM
essay writing service
I voted for Ivan K. Fong on this post, and the rates in the essay writing service justified it
Responded on June 3, 2011 2:15 AM
gun
DSTTi The incident sparked riots and communal violence throughout the country acekard 2.
Responded on April 29, 2011 5:40 AM
clack
Obama Nominates DHS General Counsel, want him in this decision is correct, to the American people to find a qualified person.tube ice making machines
Responded on April 15, 2011 11:39 AM
John C
This is good to know, thanks for posting this information. For more minutes and texts o2 Simplicity
Responded on January 30, 2011 2:04 AM
Kenneth
The Electronic Frontier: The Challenge of Unlawful Conduct Involving The Use Of The Internet is a very impressive work which throws light on important aspects. I found the post very important in fact the site itself is awesome, have lots of potential and the coverage is perfect. Best way to invest money
Responded on July 27, 2010 4:26 AM
terrra
this is so important to have a piece of mind, to buy term papers to form it.