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Defense Nominee: US ‘Nor Where it Should Be’ on Cybersecurity

The Defense Department’s network security “is not where it should be,” said Ashton Carter, the nominee for Defense secretary, during his Wednesday nomination hearing.

“We’re not anywhere near where we should be as a country,” Carter said before the Senate Armed Forces Committee. “Not only is our civilian infrastructure susceptible to cyberattack, but we have to be concerned about our military infrastructure.”

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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