President Bush's Initiative On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection

President Bush formed a new panel Tuesday to fight cyberterrorism, noting that the nation's information systems are vital to business, government and national defense, reports the Associated Press. The President's Critical Infrastructure Board will be charged with preventing disruptions of critical . . . President Bush formed a new panel Tuesday to fight cyberterrorism, noting that the nation's information systems are vital to business, government and national defense, reports the Associated Press. The President's Critical Infrastructure Board will be charged with preventing disruptions of critical infrastructure, Bush said in an executive order.

The President noted an array of industries that rely on information networks, including water, telecommunications, financial and transportation, health care and emergency services, and manufacturing. Protecting the networks is vital to protecting "the people, economy, essential human and government services, and national security of the United States," Bush said.

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