Research Guides: Cybersecurity: Government Resources

Government Websites

There are numerous government websites that you might find helpful when researching cybersecurity law.

The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative
The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative is a program undertaken by the executive branch. This website a description of what steps we are taking to strengthen national cybersecurity.
Homeland Security: Cybersecurity
The Department of Homeland Security provides lots of information on cybersecurity, including introductory materials, news, and what private citizens can do to secure their data.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
The Cyber Security page at the Indiana Department for Homeland Security includes information about cybersecurity, facts, and tips for a variety of people.
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance page of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program, which is a group of federal agencies dedicated to technology use in the United States.
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
US-CERT is a part of the Department of Homeland Security which seeks to improve national cybersecurity, track and manage threats, and protect information.

These government resources will help you access laws, regulations, and other government publications for your research:

Congress.gov
A new website from the Library of Congress, this is similar to (and will eventually replace) THOMAS, and provides searchable legislation and bills back to 1993, as well as access to the Congressional Record back to 1995.
ECOLEX
A database maintained by FAO, IUCN, and UNEP, this is a great resource for accessing news, literature, and legislation on environmental law and policy
e-CFR
The electronic version of the Code of Federal Regulations provides access to the latest version of the CFR, updated daily. Though useful for access to the most current regulatory information, it is not an official version of the CFR.

Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is your source for information on the development of Federal regulations and other related documents issued by the U.S. government. Through this site, you can find, read, and comment on regulatory issues.

THOMAS
This is a service of the Library of Congress where you can search bills currently before Congress, bill text back to the 101st Congress, and bill status back to the 93rd Congress.