With the presidential appointment of a new "cyber czar," a senior White House official responsible for the protection of the nation's government-run and private computer networks, speculation of the future nominee's background has been rampant across the Internet. People are wondering if the new head of network security will come from the private, public, or military sectors. The new position reflects the current administration's hyper-focus on technology reliance. As President Obama has said, "As president, I'll make cyber security the top priority that it should be in the 21st century."
The Washington Post reported that the new adviser will probably be a member of the National Security Council but will report to the national security adviser as well as the senior White House economic adviser. The announcement will also add weight to the release of a 40-page report that evaluates the government's cybersecurity initiatives and policies. Noticeably, the document will not serve to specify what role the National Security Agency will have in protecting private-sector networks.
Forbes.com recognized that whoever accepts the new role has a daunting task ahead. The "Cyber Initiative" signed by former President Bush last January, a plan costing $30 billion and aimed at stopping the flood of intrusions of government and military networks by foreign cyberspies, will be one of the focal points of the new position.
Although the responsibilities of the new job have been leaked, the rank and title of the official post has yet to be determined. According to one anonymous official, the idea is to name someone who can "pick up the phone and contact the president directly, if need be." As the new adviser will work directly with the offices of national security and economy, it is evident that the White House seeks to ensure a balance between homeland security and economic concerns.
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