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Administrative/Regulatory

Feb. 25, 2014

Obama's new cybersecurity plan a good start

Earlier this month, the Obama administration released the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. By Scott Koller


By Scott Koller


On Aug. 15, 2012, a sophisticated cyberattack against Saudi Arabia's national oil company infected 30,000 computers and disrupted distribution and oil pricing worldwide. A group called the "Cutting Sword of Justice" claimed responsibility for the attack, citing the Saudi government's support for oppressive measures in the Middle East. Concerned that the U.S. might suffer a similar attack, President Barack Obama signed an executiv...

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