May 12 (Reuters) - White House officials on
Thursday planned to unveil a major legislative proposal aimed
at improving U.S. cybersecurity and protecting the economy, an
administration official said.
The proposal is the result of 2-1/2 years of work. U.S. computers have long been subject to hacking attacks, many of them believed to have originated in China.
'By introducing the first major cybersecurity legislative
proposal for any administration, we are demonstrating President
Obama's commitment to addressing complex and systemic national
vulnerabilities that place the American people and economy at
risk,' the official said.
The proposed legislation is focused on improving
cybersecurity for the Americans, critical infrastructure, and
the federal government's own networks and computers.
'Our proposal strikes a critical balance between
strengthening security, preserving privacy and civil liberties
protections, and fostering continued economic growth,' the
official said.
The Obama administration would like Congress to enact a
cybersecurity bill this year.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Eric Beech)
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