Cyber-security Regulation - Reasons For Cyber-security

Reasons For Cyber-security

The United States government believes the security of computer systems is important to the world for two reasons. The increased role of Information Technology (IT) and the growth of the e-commerce sector, have made cyber-security essential to the economy. Also, cyber-security is vital to the operation of safety critical systems, such as emergency response, and to the protection of infrastructure systems, such as the national power grid .

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