Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is devising an initiative to encourage and equip young Americans with knowledge and skills in the science of cybersecurity. Writing a blog entitled, “Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals. Janet Napolitano, DHS Secretary announced a plan to extend “the scope of cyber education”, by targeting students from kindergarten all the way up to post-graduate school.
While cyber-crimes could pose a devastating threat to American businesses, critics are questioning the freedom-related implications of government action, as regulations and government-private sector alliances could impede on civil liberties.
