General Keith B. Alexander, head of the military’s cyberwarfare operations, is pressing U.S. government officials to implement and build a secure Internet "zone" for all vital and essential government online operations – specifically those indutries which include banking, military, aviation, and public-utility systems. According to an article published in The New York Times, by Thom Shanker, "General Alexander, an Army officer who leads the military’s new Cyber Command, did not explain just where the fence should be built between the conventional Internet and his proposed secure zone, or how the gates would be opened to allow appropriate access to information they need every day. General Alexander said the White House hopes to complete a policy review on cyber issues in time for Congress to debate updated or new legislation when it convenes in January."
The steps taken by General Alexander highlight an important step in securing our nations infrastructure from cyber-terrorism. However, where the line will be drawn in the "secure zone" is still up in the air. Additionally, CyberCom is seeking all aspects of data governance in securing computer networks – which includes an emphasis in PEOPLE and PROCESSES.