Poster
07-23-2004, 08:48 AM
The Department of Homeland Security has released an internal report criticizing the department’s ability to deal with internet security technology, stating that the division suffers from a lack of coordination, poor communication and a failure to set priorities. The reports states that the problems with the National Cyber Security Division leave the country open to attack by hackers. The report recommends that a process for overseeing local, state, and federal governments to oversee their systems.
"The division "must address these issues to reduce the risk that the critical infrastructure may fail due to cyber attacks," the report said. "The resulting widespread disruption of essential services after a cyber attack could delay the notification of emergency services, damage our economy and put public safety at risk."
"Harris N. Miller, head of the Information Technology Association of America, said his group "continues to be concerned that DHS does not have adequate resources devoted to cyber-security and that the cyber-security head does not have adequate visibility within the bureaucracy. Improvements are coming, but slowly. The question is whether the nation can afford to wait."
For more information see: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5494089/
"The division "must address these issues to reduce the risk that the critical infrastructure may fail due to cyber attacks," the report said. "The resulting widespread disruption of essential services after a cyber attack could delay the notification of emergency services, damage our economy and put public safety at risk."
"Harris N. Miller, head of the Information Technology Association of America, said his group "continues to be concerned that DHS does not have adequate resources devoted to cyber-security and that the cyber-security head does not have adequate visibility within the bureaucracy. Improvements are coming, but slowly. The question is whether the nation can afford to wait."
For more information see: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5494089/