John McCain: “DOD is spending 90 percent of its time playing defense against…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

DOD is spending 90 percent of its time playing defense against cyberattacks and 10 percent playing offense.

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Republican · Arizona

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McCain references a former Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman's assessment of DOD's cyber strategy.

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John McCain: “DOD is spending 90 percent of its time playing defense against cyberattacks and 10 percent playing offense.”