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Congressional Internet Caucus Urges Cybersecurity in Defense Strategies

The co-chairman of the Congressional Internet Caucus has said that he would urge the newly appointed Director of Homeland Security to address the threat of electronic attacks as a part of any national plan aimed at combating terrorism. In a speech . . . . The co-chairman of the Congressional Internet Caucus has said that he would urge the newly appointed Director of Homeland Security to address the threat of electronic attacks as a part of any national plan aimed at combating terrorism. In a speech to Congress and the nation last week, President Bush announced the creation of a new Office of Homeland Defense that will be charged with coordinating much of the nation's anti-terrorism effort. Bush named Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, R, to head up the new agency. Rep. Robert Goodlatte, R-Va., today urged that "members of Congress with a concern about cyber-terrorism and cybersecurity meet with (Ridge) and discuss this issue as soon as possible." One of four chairs of the bipartisan Internet Caucus, Goodlatte made his comments following an electronic security briefing on Capitol Hill today. Although many lawmakers have been focused on shoring up the nation's physical defenses following last Tuesday's deadly terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, Goodlatte said that electronic attacks pose an even "bigger threat" to U.S. political and economic security. The link for this article located at Computer User is no longer available. . The necessity of embedding digital security protocols within national counter-terrorism strategies highlights the need to confront cyber threats.. Cybersecurity Threats,Cyber-Terrorism,Congressional Action. . Anthony Pell

Sep 27, 2001 • Anthony Pell Government