The New York Times: Fighting Cyberattacks – A Financial Industry View

Published on:
May 26, 2015

The following letter to the editor of was originally published in The New York Times on May 25, 2015.

By: Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr.

To the Editor:

Re “Shortcomings of Cybersecurity Bills” (editorial, May 14):

The “shortcomings” referred to in this editorial are in fact critically important legislative fixes that will empower businesses and government agencies with the best information to protect consumers and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving and increasingly malicious nature of cyberattacks.

Businesses and government need the ability to learn from each other regarding the nature and location of cyberattacks. This sharing of information will enable the public and private sectors to continually improve network security and protect Americans’ information from cybercriminals.

Continue reading at www.nytimes.com.

Visit SIFMA’s Cybersecurity Resource Center.

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