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CyberInquirer
Faced with revitalizing a deteriorated economy, formulating a
national budget, and the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death,
President Barack Obama has his hands full. Yet, in the midst of all
the issues commanding the White House's attention, the Obama
administration somehow has found time to address the threats to our
nation's cybersecurity.
According to Business Insurance, on Thursday, May 12, 2011, the
Obama administration proposed cybersecurity legislation to improve
protection for individuals and the federal government's
computer and network systems. The proposed legislation would
address national data breach reporting by creating simpler and
standardized reporting requirements for the 47 states that contain
such requirements. The proposal would also synchronize penalties
for computer crimes with other crimes. Additionally, the
government, through the Department of Homeland Security, would
become directly
