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DHS' Beckstrom: Feds need to define cyber goals
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:02:50 -0600 (CST)
http://fcw.com/articles/2009/02/25/feds-need-to-define-cyber-goals.aspx By Alice Lipowicz FCW.com Feb 25, 2009 The federal government would be more successful in its cybersecurity efforts if it fully defined its goals, a Homeland Security Department official said today. "The end state is not adequately discussed," said Rod Beckstrom, director of DHS. National Cybersecurity Center, at AFCEA International's Homeland Security Conference. With millions of cyber attacks occurring daily, it is unrealistic to hope for an end to all attacks, he said, adding that it would be better if the federal government set specific goals. "Do we want a stable Internet for commerce, for communication, for intelligence, for information-sharing or for the warfighter to have an electronic advantage in war?" Beckstrom asked. "We need clearer directives." [...] _______________________________________________ Best Selling Security Books and More! http://www.shopinfosecnews.org/
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