(the internet is killing "them" with truth and exposure. . . .)
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According to National Security Agency (NSA) Director Gen. Keith Alexander, the United States federal government has the overarching duty and responsibility in securing the Internet to safeguard against cyber-criminal activities. Top military officials concurred with Alexander, but the government still has yet to provide details of how it intends to tackle Internet security issues. According to site Threat Post, Alexander "expressed confidence that the country's information security apparatus was up to the task, but acknowledged the difficulty of securing the Internet, a network that many security experts see as hopelessly broken and flawed by design."
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U.S has a greater role to play in securing the Internet not only for protect its strategic interests, but also to protect interests of many other countries across the world, which are directly or indirectly dependent on U.S economy. A sophisticated cyber-attack on a key installation, can result in huge loses and further slow-down the economy. We need a long-term strategy. Some of the ways to strengthen cyber defenses include encouraging organizations to place high priority on Internet security, hiring professionals certified by organizations such as ec council, creating awareness among the general public, conducting competitions to attract cyber warriors and introducing cyber security courses at all levels.
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