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U.S. Government To Get Cybersecurity Chief

Posted by timothy on from the save-us-uncle-cyber dept.

cmason32 writes "The Bush administration is going to create a new Cybersecurity Chief position in the Homeland Security Department. The move is supposed to demonstrate the government's dedication to cracking down on hackers and 'cyberterror.' One of the responsibities of the position is to 'secure cyberspace.' However, critics are already noting the position is not likely to be effective."

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  1. not enough power? by phalse+phace · · Score: 3, Informative
    Industry leaders worry the new post won't be powerful enough.

    Exactly how much more power do they really need, especially when they've got things like the Patriot Act and the proposed Son of Patriot Act?

  2. Re:yeah, 'cause the last position worked out so we by Dolly_Llama · · Score: 3, Informative
    why Ridge is head of Homeland Insecurity? Cause the poo baby lost his election for a congressional seat.

    I think you got your bureaucrats mixed up. Ashcroft was the one who lost an election (to a dead guy) and was then appointed to the cabinet.

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