Today, the Bush administration announced a new division charged with ensuring the nation is prepared to defend itself against the growing threat of cyber attacks. This is a welcome move to those of us who have long been calling for greater national and global attention to information security.But it is just one step, and one that can only succeed with long-term commitment and involvement from officials in the highest ranks of both business and government. More than 20 months after the September 11 terrorist attacks thrust security to the forefront of global policy debates, the United States has made significant strides in improving it’s physical and information security. Unfortunately, we still remain largely ill-prepared to defend against threats to our critical information networks, meaning a major virus or attack could wreak havoc on our communications, transportation, utility, financial or other vital information backbones. Full Story
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