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The review examines what the U.S. federal government is doing to protect vital computer networks amid mounting concerns about the risk of cyber attack.
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the nation's cyber security in the East Room of the White House in Washington, May 29, 2009 |
"This cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation," Obama added. "Protecting this infrastructure will be a national security priority."
Obama also announced the creation of the position of cyber czar, who will coordinate the nation's effort to protect government and private computer systems from hackers, criminal gangs, terrorists and spies. However, he did not name anyone to the post because the selection process is ongoing, just saying his new coordinator for cyber security would become a member of his national security staff.
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U.S. President Barack Obama walks out to speak about the nation's cyber security in the East Room of the White House in Washington, May 29, 2009 |
The New York Times reported Friday that Obama was expected to sign a classified order in coming weeks to create the cyber command.
Shortly after taking office, Obama ordered a 60-day review intended to ensure the federal government's cyber initiatives were "appropriately integrated, resourced and coordinated with Congress and the private sector." Melissa Hathaway, a senior member of the National Security Council, led the review process.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security had reported the number of cyber attacks on government and private networks increased from 4,095 in 2005 to 72,065 in 2008.