A couple of sources (Wired, Venture Beat) commented last week on President Obama's announcement that his administration will create a cybersecurity czar. Most saw the action as a positive step. And among the beneficiaries, the business world stands out.

Time is money. Regardless of the reason, when my Internet access disappears I begin to calculate the money I'm losing by not being online. It's the same for business large and small these days...

How safe are our information superhighways? I'm not sure. I see two threats. One is that they'll stop working. That would be devastating. But there's also the possibility that I'll get mugged online. I've had my eBay account highjacked, had to close a checking account over phishing schemes I fell for, and seen viruses shut me down for a few days. I think a cybersecurity czar will be good for me, and good for business. I look forward to seeing who get appointed to the post.


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