A Cyber Attack is Inevitable

Photo: Admiral J. Michael McConnell. Image from Wikimedia

Former Intelligence Chief Says A Cyber Attack Is Inevitable -- Forbes

Admiral J. Michael McConnell is the former Director of National Intelligence, serving under President George W. Bush (and very briefly under President Obama). He currently runs the national security business for Booz Allen Hamilton, a Virginia-based consulting firm which earlier this month made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. In recent years, cybersecurity has been an area of focus for many defense contractors.

Forbes recently spoke to McConnell about the cyber threat. Edited and condensed excerpts follow:

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Update: United States is ill-prepared for a cyberwar, former adviser says -- NextGov

My Comment: It is quite a coincidence that both Admiral J. Michael McConnell and Richard Clark should voice their concerns on cyber security at the same time. Still .... their points are valid, and makes me wonder why they were not more forcefull when they were in positions of responsibility to make a difference.