On the recordMarch 18, 2009
the number-one security threat to the United States of America was cybersecurity, or cyberterror, however you want to phrase it.
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Michael W. McConnell
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congress.govthe number-one security threat to the United States of America was cybersecurity, or cyberterror, however you want to phrase it.
McConnell emphasizes cybersecurity as the top security threat to the U.S.
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