I’m gratified to see President Obama assign cybersecurity the priority it deserves in his State of the Union speech.
The president announced a legislative push to increase information sharing between the government and cybersecurity companies, and to help law enforcement apprehend international cybercriminals.
Yes, the hard work of writing laws remains ahead. But the president’s words are a good sign. He gets it. Protecting digital infrastructure is now central to this country’s vision for national and economic security.
We have to change the way people think about securing cyberspace. Merging private expertise with government resources ought to lead to more attacks averted – less picking up the pieces after a hit.
With the Internet of Things emerging, the president’s timing is perfect. “If we’re going to be connected, then we need to be protected,” he said last week at the Federal Trade Commission.
Intel Security is all in — pioneering a more thorough approach to cybersecurity with comprehensive, connected platforms. We want businesses and individuals alike to stay confident in our digital future.
Mr. President, we’re ready to help.
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