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“Unfortunately, critical infrastructure systems remain the areas of greatest vulnerability. While the previous administration relied on a voluntary protection system throughout many of the 18 critical infrastructure sectors, I believe this Administration should seek to use a combination of regulations and incentives to ensure that our electricity grid (including the Smart Grid), water facilities, financial systems, and other key infrastructures are properly secured. The framework of this approach should be addressed in the review.

“Now is the time to act. To ensure our national and economic security, now it the time we must act. The U.S. government must chart a new course to secure cyberspace. Maintaining the status quo will not be enough to keep America secure. Now is the time for the government to stop planning and start acting.”

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