**DUE TOMORROW in 15 hours http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/10/17/should-industry-face-more-cybersecurity-mandates Experts have warned that the United States faces a possible cyber-Pearl Harbor attack by foreign computer hackers who could dismantle the nations power grid, transportation system, financial networks and government. Yet, legislation that would have required new standards at critical private-sector facilities has been blocked by Congress on several occasions, saying such rules would be too burdensome for businesses. Please check out the above URL for the discussion and read the arguments, both for and against pushing for more stringent mandates, particularly in light of the high-profile attacks such as Target and Home Depot we have seen of late. Is the threat of cyber attacks on crucial industries as serious as has been suggested? If so, are businesses investing enough to protect themselves, or should they be required to do more? Summarize both sides of the debate and provide your opinion on which argument is more compelling. Your response must be a minimum of 800 WORDS

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http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/10/17/should-industry-face-more-cybersecurity-mandates

Experts have warned that the United States faces a possible cyber-Pearl Harbor attack by foreign computer hackers who could dismantle the nations power grid, transportation system, financial networks and government. Yet, legislation that would have required new standards at critical private-sector facilities has been blocked by Congress on several occasions, saying such rules would be too burdensome for businesses.

Please check out the above URL for the discussion and read the arguments, both for and against pushing for more stringent mandates, particularly in light of the high-profile attacks such as Target and Home Depot we have seen of late. Is the threat of cyber attacks on crucial industries as serious as has been suggested? If so, are businesses investing enough to protect themselves, or should they be required to do more? Summarize both sides of the debate and provide your opinion on which argument is more compelling.

Your response must be a minimum of 800 WORDS