Scott Maucione: Lawmakers want DoD cyber policy to deter attacks

The Senate Armed Services Committee calls on the Defense Department to create a cyber defense policy and not just a strategy. Lawmakers say they are concerned a...

The Senate Armed Services Committee calls on the Defense Department to create a cyber defense policy and not just a strategy. Lawmakers say they are concerned about a lack of definitive plans in case of a major cyber attack against the United States. All of this is happening as the U.S. and China sign an agreement to stop cyber theft. Federal News Radio reporter Scott Maucione tells In Depth's Francis Rose more about the congressional concerns.

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