Michael W. McConnell: “Cybersecurity is not just about protecting our government networks from countries, terrorists, or hackers who want our…”

America is unacceptably exposed to massive cybercrime, global espionage, and potential cyberattacks that would very easily cripple our infrastructures.

The Internet was not designed to be secure. The rules and contracts put in place when it was commercialized were not written with security in mind.

I note that the Constitution says our goal is 'more perfect,' not perfection. This bill would make cybersecurity more perfect.

This is a very important bill, and if it was passed, it would make an immense improvement to our national security and our economic well-being.