Richard Clarke''s Call For Data Network Security Without Regulations

Data Network Security Insight: Richard Clarke's Recommendations

Oct 18, 2002 •

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President Bush's point man on computer security says that the nation has a long way to go in securing its data networks but that new federal regulations would be a step in the wrong direction. . . President Bush's point man on computer security says that the nation has a long way to go in securing its data networks but that new federal regulations would be a step in the wrong direction.

Richard Clarke, head of the White House Office of Cyber Security, also said the government should modify a controversial law designed to prevent exploitation of software security flaws because it can be used to stifle research to improve computer security.

"We don't want to create the Federal Internet Security Regulatory Agency," said Clarke. Clarke wants businesses and government agencies to work together voluntarily on tougher network security standards to protect their computer systems from small-time criminals and international terrorists alike.

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