Cyber Security
Recent newspaper headlines and television news coverage have highlighted the serious security threats to the electricity system in the country. The Wall Street Journal article talked about Soviet and Chinese hackers who may have left potentially damaging computer viruses in the control systems of electric utilities.
Just the thought that foreign agents are hacking into our control systems is obviously alarming and the potential for damage they could do or, in the case of a conflict would create a compelling reason to act to prevent that damage.
Almost all the witnesses gathered here today agree that we need some kind of increased Federal authority, although there is disagreement as to exactly what that authority should look like and who should exercise it. This hearing is on a bill that we intend to include in a comprehensive energy bill that the committee is working on to address these gaps in Federal authority and to protect against these dangers.
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Just the thought that foreign agents are hacking into our control systems is obviously alarming and the potential for damage they could do or, in the case of a conflict would create a compelling reason to act to prevent that damage.
Almost all the witnesses gathered here today agree that we need some kind of increased Federal authority, although there is disagreement as to exactly what that authority should look like and who should exercise it. This hearing is on a bill that we intend to include in a comprehensive energy bill that the committee is working on to address these gaps in Federal authority and to protect against these dangers.
Cyber Security
Recent newspaper headlines and television news coverage have highlighted the serious security threats to the electricity system in the country. The Wall Street Journal article talked about Soviet and Chinese hackers who may have left potentially damaging computer viruses in the control systems of electric utilities.
Just the thought that foreign agents are hacking into our control systems is obviously alarming and the potential for damage they could do or, in the case of a conflict would create a compelling reason to act to prevent that damage.
Almost all the witnesses gathered here today agree that we need some kind of increased Federal authority, although there is disagreement as to exactly what that authority should look like and who should exercise it. This hearing is on a bill that we intend to include in a comprehensive energy bill that the committee is working on to address these gaps in Federal authority and to protect against these dangers.
Just the thought that foreign agents are hacking into our control systems is obviously alarming and the potential for damage they could do or, in the case of a conflict would create a compelling reason to act to prevent that damage.
Almost all the witnesses gathered here today agree that we need some kind of increased Federal authority, although there is disagreement as to exactly what that authority should look like and who should exercise it. This hearing is on a bill that we intend to include in a comprehensive energy bill that the committee is working on to address these gaps in Federal authority and to protect against these dangers.
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| BN ID: | 2940013809963 |
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| Publisher: | United States Senate |
| Publication date: | 12/30/2011 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 410 KB |
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