Congressional Digest

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Digital technology is the invisible thread connecting nearly every aspect of modern daily life ― from local schools, hospitals, and businesses to large corporations and financial institutions, massive power grids, and government operations, including classified military and intelligence networks. The economic vitality and national security of the United States ― indeed, of any nation ― now depend on a stable, safe, resilient digital infrastructure.

Over the last decade, however, cyber-attacks and intrusions have increased dramatically. According to Obama Administration officials, there have been140 cyber…