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Federal agencies trying to prevent cyber attacks have their hands full

November 17, 2009 - 6:51pm



Key federal agencies responsible for cybersecurity were on the Hill today to discuss what their agencies are doing to keep the cyber realm safe. They also told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee what they can't do, no matter the resources available, because so much cyber infrastructure is controlled by the private sector. The primary focus was federal efforts to prevent a terrorist cyber attack that would take down chunks of our economy. This subcommittee hearing on cyber security was chaired by Maryland Senator Ben Cardin.

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