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Securing Cyberspacefor the 44th Presidency
 A Report of theCSIS Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency
Technology and Public Policy ProgramCenter for Strategic and International StudiesWashington, D.C.December 2008
Project Cochairs:
Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI)Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX)Scott CharneyLt. General Harry Raduege, USAF (Ret.)James A. Lewis, Project Director 
 
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About CSIS
In an era of ever-changing global opportunities and challenges, the Center forStrategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and practicalpolicy solutions to decisionmakers. CSIS conducts research and analysis anddevelops policy initiatives that look into the future and anticipate change.Founded by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke at the height of the Cold War, CSIS was dedicated to the simple but urgent goal of finding waysfor America to survive as a nation and prosper as a people. Since 1962, CSIS hasgrown to become one of the world’s preeminent public policy institutions.Today, CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered inWashington, D.C. More than 220 full-time staff and a large network of affiliatedscholars focus their expertise on defense and security; on the world’s regions andthe unique challenges inherent to them; and on the issues that know no boundaryin an increasingly connected world.Former U.S. senator Sam Nunn became chairman of the CSIS Board of Trustees in 1999, and John J. Hamre has led CSIS as its president and chief executive officer since 2000.CSIS does not take specific policy positions; accordingly, all views expressedherein should be understood to be solely those of the authors.© 2008 by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.All rights reserved.CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program1800 K Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20006202/775-3175http://www.csis.org/tech/ e-mail: techpolicy@csis.org
 
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Contents
Preface 4Executive Summary 5Summary of Recommendations 8Introduction The Hidden Battle 131 Create a Comprehensive National Security Strategyfor Cyberspace 182 Organizing for Cybersecurity 343 Rebuilding Partnership with the Private Sector 444 Regulate for Cybersecurity 505 Identity Management for Cybersecurity 616 Modernize Authorities 667 Build for the Future 70Conclusion Winning the Hidden Battle 75Appendix A Commission Members 77Appendix B Commission Working Groups 81Appendix C List of Briefings 89Appendix D List of Acronyms 93
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