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We live in a cyber world with a vast array of technologies used by industries, organizations, governments, and people. This reliance on technology saves time and provides cost efficiencies to consumers and businesses, including businesses critical to our national infrastructure. However, the ever-growing scope, sophistication, and organization of cyber attacks demands that government, businesses and American consumers take an active role in cybersecurity.

The connectivity provided by the Internet has benefits and drawbacks, and both demand understanding and action from each stakeholder to ensure the overall system is protected. Without holistic implementation of security principles, bad actors and criminals will simply exploit the weakest link.

Because of this, Congress, in its debate over cybersecurity legislation, should take a comprehensive approach, to determine appropriate security standards for all businesses, and as a result, provide more ef! fective protection to consumers.

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