Cybersecurity threats are growing fast — and in ways that are hard to understand. Reactions range from denial (“It’s all hype”) to panicked cries that the digital sky is falling. As usual, the truth lies between these extremes.
Cybersecurity bills have sparked several legislative fights. Often, these have been characterized as partisan battles that have left America exposed to a growing variety of cyber threats. But that’s not very accurate. In fact, every major cyber bill introduced has gained bipartisan support as well as bipartisan opposition. The fight is not over whether cyber legislation is needed: It’s over what constitutes an appropriate response.
- David Inserra, Policy Analyst
This piece originally appeared in War on the Rocks and can be read in its entirety at http://warontherocks.com/2016/02/regulation-wont-save-you-six-steps-to-keep-america-safe-in-cyberspace/
