Securing The Internet -- Washington Post Editorial
Recent cyber-attacks highlight the need for administration action.
WHERE IS our cyber-czar?
As recent attacks on government and private Web sites illustrate, cyber-security is a critical national issue. That's why President Obama was right when he moved to create a high-ranking "cyber-czar" to guide the development of cyber-defense. Now, months later, there is work to be done, and there is still no one in place to do it. Mr. Obama's initial notion of a dual-role coordinator reporting to the National Economic Council and the National Security Council may be the problem -- its nebulous authority has scared off even top potential contenders. Attracting someone to this vital job may mean giving the czar clearer authority to monitor and coordinate security efforts that are spread across multiple agencies. But the need for someone to develop a coherent cyber-policy is pressing.
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My Comment: Good question. After what had happened last week when U.S. and South Korean sites were attacked .... the Cyber-Czar was nowhere to be seen or heard.
Update: Seoul not yet sure if N.Korea behind cyber attacks -- AFP
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