Infrastructure cyber security should primarily be the responsibility of those public and private entities that own it. However, there is a clear role for the federal government in cyber defense against attacks by hostile powers. Several members of Congress have proposed the creation of a separate Cyber National Guard. The idea of a Cyber National Guard or an increased role for the current National Guard in cyber defense of the homeland makes sense. I have written more on this subject for RealClear Defense here.
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