Who can shut down the Internet?

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Who can shut down the Internet?

In the case of a cybersecurity attack, who --if anybody -- should have the power to shut down the Internet. DorobekINSIDER talks with David Silverberg, editor o...

Federal News Network Staff

September 27, 2010 4:21 pm

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In the case of a cybersecurity attack, who –if anybody — should have the power to shut down the Internet?

The administration is debating this question and looking at several proposals involving cybersecurity policy.

David Silverberg, editor of Homeland Security Today, joined DorobekINSIDER to discuss who should have the keys to the Internet.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update brought to you by Tripwire. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

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