Photo: Richard A. Clarke
WASHINGTON — America’s critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter U.S. leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top U.S. cybersecurity official said Monday.
Richard Clarke, a top adviser to three presidents, joined a number of U.S. military and civilian experts in offering a dire assessment of America’s cybersecurity at a conference, saying the country simply can’t protect its critical networks.
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My Comment: If a country launches a cyber attack against America's digital infrastructure .... and are successful .... the anger among many American's will be intense and demanding for retribution .... not the opposite.
Former US official Says Cyber Weaknesses Should Deter US From Waging War On Other Nations -- Washington Post
WASHINGTON — America’s critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter U.S. leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top U.S. cybersecurity official said Monday.
Richard Clarke, a top adviser to three presidents, joined a number of U.S. military and civilian experts in offering a dire assessment of America’s cybersecurity at a conference, saying the country simply can’t protect its critical networks.
Read more ....
My Comment: If a country launches a cyber attack against America's digital infrastructure .... and are successful .... the anger among many American's will be intense and demanding for retribution .... not the opposite.