On the recordMarch 6, 2012
The potential in cyber to be able to cripple our power grid, to be able to cripple our Government systems, to be able to cripple our financial systems, would virtually paralyze this country.
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congress.govThe potential in cyber to be able to cripple our power grid, to be able to cripple our Government systems, to be able to cripple our financial systems, would virtually paralyze this country.
Panetta warns about the severe impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.
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