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U.S. Responding Poorly To Power Grid Cyber Vulnerabilities, Langevin Warns

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

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By Calvin Biesecker The nation's approach to reducing the electric industry's cyber security vulnerabilities remains "disorganized" and "ineffective," according to the chairman of a House panel, who said he isn't "confident" about the country's ability to deal with cyber threats. "The federal government and the private sector must act with a sense of urgency to address these issues, and yet, as I read today's testimony, I still do not get the sense that we are addressing cyber security with the…

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Army

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Army

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