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Cyber

Outgoing Obama Homeland Security Adviser Welcomes Trump’s Focus On Cyber Security

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 13th, 2017

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Outgoing Obama Homeland Security Adviser Welcomes Trump’s Focus On Cyber Security

White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor Lisa Monaco. Photo: White House

President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement last week that he will take a personal interest in strengthening the nation’s cyber security posture is welcome and represents a continuation of the efforts and progress the Obama administration has made bolstering the defense of information networks in the United States, a White House official said on Friday.“I think the recognition of the fact that this needs to continue, and I say continue to be the top priority for the next administration is something I…

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