President Obama Announces Cybersecurity Initiative

President Obama announced yesterday the creation of a Cybersecurity Coordinator within the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. The position will be a central force in the coordination and implementation of federal cyber security polices and initiatives. A new coordinator will also be a member of the National Security team and will have direct access to the President. Five new strategic initiatives will be implemented to meet the challenge:

• Develop a new comprehensive strategy to secure America’s information and communication networks. The new Cybersecurity Coordinator will work hand-in-hand with the White House Chief Information and Chief Technology Officers
• Establish working relationships with all in-scope Federal, State and Local Government agencies
• Strengthen the Public-Private Partnerships
• Foster and Fund cutting edge research and development
• Promote cybersecurity through a national campaign
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The president commented that the private sector controls and operates most of the critical infrastructure in the United States. The Federal Government cannot act alone in this critical effort to our national security and it is paramount that the Private Sector rise to the occasion. Organizations like the Infragard program that promote the public-private partnerships, need to be funded and fostered to ensure success.

This is an exciting time and stay tuned for more details….