Jeb Bush stakes out tough position on cybersecurity

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush (R-FL) cast himself as tough on cybersecurity, releasing a five-point plan to strengthen the nation’s posture.

Place a Command Focus on Cybersecurity: Effective cybersecurity depends in large part on the protective measures one takes before a cyberattack.

Restore Accountability within the Federal Government: We need presidential leadership to get government to take the cybersecurity threat more seriously, fix the vulnerabilities of government systems, and hold government leaders accountable for the security of information entrusted to their care.

Increase US Intelligence and Law Enforcement Cybersecurity Capabilities and Strengthen International Cooperation: The National Security Agency, Cyber Command, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation need more resources and we must reform a convoluted acquisition process that imposes years of delays and inefficiencies in procuring new cybersecurity systems.

Create Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Cybersecurity in the Public and Private Sectors: The US Government and businesses should work together as partners to improve cybersecurity in public and private sectors in a way that also respects citizens’ privacy.

Remove Barriers to Innovation in the Tech Industry: We must remove regulatory barriers and red tape that prevent companies from developing new technologies, as well as encourage private and public research into cybersecurity.