Bruce McConnell is a senior cybersecurity official with the Department of Homeland Security.
He recently discussed how companies have a new focus on protecting their communications networks and databases – and what role the government should play in the effort to combat the theft of intellectual property.
Department of Homeland Security helps companies protect themselves.
It is providing defense companies with the same security as military networks.
Legislation is being proposed to require cybersecurity planning for critical-infrastructure companies.
