| Publisher | Carnegie Mellon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | HTML | Date added | 11 Sep 2009 |
| Topics | Cyber Security | ||
| Downloads | 46 | ||
The Internet has proven to be an engine that is driving a revolution in the way the US government conducts its business. Because of the tremendous interconnectedness and interdependence among computer systems on the Internet, the security of each system on the Internet depends on the security of all other systems on the network. For the United States to thrive on the Internet, cyber security efforts need to focus on reporting and monitoring threats and vulnerabilities, education and training, and research and development.
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