WASHINGTON — America has failed for too long to protect the security of its computer networks, President Barack Obama said Friday, announcing he will name a new cyber czar to press for action.
The president said the U.S. has reached a "transformational moment” when computer networks are probed and attacked millions of times a day.
The president assured the business community, however, that the government will not dictate how private industry should tighten digital defenses.
Corporate leaders and cyber experts, however, say they are concerned that the new coordinator will not wield enough power to force reluctant government agencies to put aside turf wars.
"Placing a strategy ‘czar’ in the White House will hinder Congress’ ability to effectively oversee federal cybersecurity activities and will do little to resolve the bureaucratic conflicts,” said Sen. Susan Collins, the top Republican on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
by the associated press
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