U.S. Plans to Monitor Domestic Networks to Protect National Security
In an extensive project they have dubbed “Perfect Citizen,” the federal government wants to set up a system to detect cyber assaults on private companies and government agencies. This is to protect critical infrastructure like the electricity grid and nuclear-power plants. This sounds like a good idea, especially if you saw that movie Live Free [...]
Read MoreProposed Cybersecurity Bill Raises Privacy and Executive Abuse of Power Concerns
Currently there is proposed legislation that would give the President power to seize control of private networks during a national cybersecurity threat. Proponents of the legislation believe this bill is necessary to protect:
* vital private networks containing personal banking information;
* networks of power and water systems; and
* private citizens’ health records.
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