What Obama said about Internet security

The "Wall Street Journal" pointed out that the White House has been intensively campaigning for cybersecurity issues with the aim of launching a comprehensive strategy to deal with various cyber attack threats. This strategy involves multiple levels including legislation, business, society, education, and funding.

First, promote the introduction of the Consumer Privacy Rights Act. This bill can better protect people's rights and personal privacy. Obama pointed out on the 12th: "The Internet has created huge opportunities, but it has also brought security vulnerabilities to the country, economy, families and individuals." According to the new bill drafted by the White House, once there is a vulnerability in the security of consumers' personal information, banks will and credit card companies must notify consumers within 30 days; existing legal loopholes will be closed to facilitate the legal punishment of criminal suspects who hide abroad and engage in stealing and selling consumers’ personal information; protect children and students when using text messages and the Internet privacy, etc.

Second, encourage enterprises and governments to share network security information. According to the new legislative proposal proposed by Obama on the 13th, the United States will encourage major banks and credit card companies to provide cooperation with relevant government departments so that consumers can check their credit scores for free. The National Communications and Cybersecurity Control Joint Coordination Center is the cybersecurity central department of the Department of Homeland Security. The center will achieve near-real-time information sharing with other federal agencies so that companies providing information can receive targeted cybersecurity measures in a timely manner. Protect.

Third, hold a special summit on network security and consumer protection. According to the plan, the White House will host a Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Summit at Stanford University on February 13. According to media reports here, the summit will invite representatives from finance, technology, communications and computer security software companies to discuss how to effectively respond to the increasing number of cyber attacks targeting consumers and businesses.

Finally, the government provides special funds to support network security education and training. On the 14th, while visiting Iowa, Obama encouraged American citizens to use high-speed broadband. Vice President Biden will deliver a speech in Norfolk, Virginia on the 15th, announcing that the U.S. government will establish a cybersecurity vocational training program and raise new funds for cybersecurity vocational training. The U.S. government will also provide education funding to U.S. schools with traditionally African-American students to strengthen cybersecurity education.