Cyber security is being pushed to the forefront. Beware, be very aware.

[CK_John]

We have entered the public phase of cyber warfare, it has been going on for a while, but the seriousness of the problem is becoming evident.

The only true solution is to throw a complete filter over the internet and screen every request for a web page (or url) by a central control center which will decide if your request is allowed or not.

Your internet speed will mean nothing if you have to wait for a clearance to go to any site. Welcome to the New Internet. Don't let Congress go crazy.

We need to harden vital servers and demand companies pay attention to security.

[In_The_Wind]

1. I agree!

[Malik Agar]

2. Government control of the internet will lead to terrible things...

I am very suspicious of government motives with this. I (and everyone on this site too ) are often very critical of government officials and polices. If they are the ones controlling the filters I believe it will end up destroying our free speech.

This is one area where I trust the free market to develop protections to suit our needs.

[CK_John]

3. Free market libertarian solutions have no interest in the common welfare.

The free market has had plenty of notice to tighten their servers, but nothing.

[jberryhill]

4. Ah, yes, pay your bank or credit issuer protection money for "ID theft protection"

Once the banks and credit card companies realized they could make more money by providing a post-crime cleanup service, than by guarding against the crime in the first place, they had their "free market solution".

[Matariki]

5. Any you are basing this speculation on...?

I don't mean the problem, but your Orwellian and technically ridiculous solution.

[CK_John]

6. China monitors their portion of the net, it's not efficient but in China where and who

the population connects with is important.

I know of no other way to lock down the internet.