ABC News' Mary Bruce Reports: The Obama administration's first-of-its-kind “International Strategy For Cyberspace” details the White House's vision for a secure internet and calls for tougher global standards for cybersecurity, but while long on goals, the strategy falls short on specifics.
The cyberspace envisioned by the administration is defined broadly by four characteristics: open to innovation, interoperable the world over, secure enough to earn people’s trust, and reliable enough to support their work. To realize this future the strategy calls for enhanced diplomacy, defense and development.
“The United States will work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, secure and reliable information and communications infrastructure that supports international trade and commerce, strengthens international security, and fosters free expression and innovation,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said at a White House event this afternoon to launch the new strategy.
“To achieve that goal we will build and sustain an environment in which norms of responsible behavior guide states’ actions, sustain partnerships, and support the rule of law in cyberspace,” she said.
The strategy released today articulates for the first time the principles that guide the government’s cybersecurity efforts.
“This is a strategy that goes beyond any single department or agency. It is not an implementation plan for a particular program or a particular part of government. It is about the principles that unite our nation, the vision that unites our policy and the priorities that unite our government,” Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan said.
The administration envisions an international coalition to heighten global defenses against cyber attacks and protect internet freedoms. The strategy calls for international cybersecurity standards and emphasizes consequences for "hostile acts in cyberspace."
The wide scope of the strategy was evident in the range of speakers at today’s event. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn and White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt also spoke at the event.
The State, Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce and Justice Departments will all participate in shaping the strategy going forward. According to Brennan, in six months the White House will assess the agencies' progress at meeting the policy goals outlined in the plan.
Last week the administration sent Congress the first ever cybersecurity legislative proposal and today Brennan reiterated that the administration is eager to work with Congress to enact a cybersecurity bill.
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The cyberspace envisioned by the administration is defined broadly by four characteristics: open to innovation, interoperable the world over, secure enough to earn people’s trust, and reliable enough to support their work. To realize this future the strategy calls for enhanced diplomacy, defense and development.
“The United States will work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, secure and reliable information and communications infrastructure that supports international trade and commerce, strengthens international security, and fosters free expression and innovation,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said at a White House event this afternoon to launch the new strategy.
“To achieve that goal we will build and sustain an environment in which norms of responsible behavior guide states’ actions, sustain partnerships, and support the rule of law in cyberspace,” she said.
The strategy released today articulates for the first time the principles that guide the government’s cybersecurity efforts.
“This is a strategy that goes beyond any single department or agency. It is not an implementation plan for a particular program or a particular part of government. It is about the principles that unite our nation, the vision that unites our policy and the priorities that unite our government,” Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan said.
The administration envisions an international coalition to heighten global defenses against cyber attacks and protect internet freedoms. The strategy calls for international cybersecurity standards and emphasizes consequences for "hostile acts in cyberspace."
The wide scope of the strategy was evident in the range of speakers at today’s event. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn and White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt also spoke at the event.
The State, Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce and Justice Departments will all participate in shaping the strategy going forward. According to Brennan, in six months the White House will assess the agencies' progress at meeting the policy goals outlined in the plan.
Last week the administration sent Congress the first ever cybersecurity legislative proposal and today Brennan reiterated that the administration is eager to work with Congress to enact a cybersecurity bill.
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Huuummmmmmm . . . . .
Did I miss The Obama administration's National Strategy for Cyberspace Security?
This International thing sounds a bit like another Toilet for Money Disposal™.
Aren't we supposed to be working on cutting spending, especially on international projects?
Huuummmmmmm . . . . .
Did I miss The Obama administration's National Strategy for Cyberspace Security?
This International thing sounds a bit like another Toilet for Money Disposal™.
Aren't we supposed to be working on cutting spending, especially on international projects?
Posted by: Noz | May 17, 2011 10:05:46 AM
This Administration is lucky that its members can even spell out their names on a keyboard, let alone turn on the latest in Liberal Obama's scheme to get all the free air time he wants. MY SUGGESTION WOULD BE TO INSTRUCT THIS ADMINISTRATION TO DO THEIR DAMNED JOBS and unplug their pc's....and teleprompters.
Posted by: justj joey | May 17, 2011 9:49:36 AM
Obama doesn't do specifics. He only does generalities; broad, nonspecific generalities
Posted by: jan | May 16, 2011 8:06:49 PM
"Would you buy a used car from them?"
Ed, maybe you should just get a trade-in..
Ed, maybe you should just get a trade-in..
Posted by: 4 Sale | May 16, 2011 7:33:49 PM
No specifics?! International?! I urge everyone to re-read the names of the people announcing this expensive internet control/surveillance scheme. Read the names again? Would you trust them with your security? Would you buy a used car from them?
Posted by: Ed | May 16, 2011 7:09:47 PM
