http://fcw.com/articles/2009/06/09/web-blair-speech-nsa-cyber.aspx By Ben Bain FCW.com June 09, 2009 Top intell official says public must be convinced civil liberties are protected The government must convince people that it can bolster cybersecurity and protect civil liberties, the country’s top intelligence official has said. Dennis Blair, the Director of National Intelligence, said June 8 that the reality of intertwining public, private and government networks has meant increased collaboration with companies to protect the common structure used by agencies and the private sector. However, Blair also acknowledged “a deep suspicion” that many people have about the government, particularly intelligence agencies, being involved in private networks. Blair's remark's came in a speech at a dinner in Washington hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, a professional organization with members from both government and industry. “I think that’s going to be a big job in the future,” Blair said. “The president announced the results of a 60-day review, pointed at the importance of striking this bala [...] _____________________________________________ Visit the InfoSec News security bookstore! http://www.shopinfosecnews.orgReceived on Wed Jun 10 2009 - 02:37:35 PDT
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