Cyber-security - TSA for the computer?

Oregon Update-- The Obama administration in response to Chinas cyber-attacks has issued and [another] executive order to improve critical infrastructure and expands the “voluntary” enhanced cybersecurty services program, enabling near real time sharing of cyber threat information to assist participating critical infrastructure companies in their cyber protection efforts. [White house press release] The Executive Order directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to lead the development of a framework of cybersecurity practices to reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure. The Administration continues to believe that legislation is needed to fully address this threat. Existing laws do not permit the government to do all that is necessary to better protect our country. The Executive Order ensures that federal agencies and departments take steps to secure our critical infrastructure from cyber attack, as a down-payment on expected further legislative action. What do you think? Clif and Robin have an opinion on this and other items in the news, plus a “what the heck are they thinking” segment. Hope that you will join us at 646-721-9887