Citing the economic and national security challenges the nation faces from cyber threats, President Obama Friday rolled out the long-awaited 60-day review of the government's efforts to defend the country's information and communications infrastructure. The efforts to secure the nation's information highway will require that the private sector be a full partner in the endeavor, the president said. "Let me be very clear, my administration will not dictate security standards for private companies," Obama said during a White House ceremony…
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