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The White House seems laser focused on issues that are not that important to most people. Yes, "cyber security" is always relevant -- but what is accomplished

The White House seems laser focused on issues that are not that important to most people. Yes, "cyber security" is always relevant -- but what is accomplished by a high-profile photo op meeting like this? What does the White House/Executive branch really have to offer? Next week, is there going to be a high-profile meeting with cereal makers to discuss nutrition? I mean, that's important too I guess...

darkwizard42 5y ago
Normally my response here would be, "the government is doing a lot of things and focus here doesn't mean no focus on the other issues" but lately I'm wondering what they are actually doing about the meaningful "everyday" problems (in quotes because cyber security is an every day/all day problem, but doesn't feel like the forefront of the issues the average American faces today). For instance, pushing for big tech anti-trust legislation when cable companies and telcos are just sitting around providing awful service and regularly breaking their promises for coverage and quality. No focus on improving housing affordability or pressure on state/local governments on solutions. Everyone just turns up their nose until the housing demand squeezes their backyard supply. Generally very frustrating to see and I don't have confidence that either party is equipped to solve this so I'm not optimistic about post-2022 elections.
buscoquadnary 5y ago
Cyber Security I would argue falls under a national defense issue, as a foreign power being able to take control of Industrial and Control systems would likely cause the issue to jump to the top of many Americans concerns if their power or water shut off. Generally I agree with you and am critical of a lot of the cirucs around it but, this is one of the areas I would argue the White House as Commander in Chief should actually be involved in.
newaccount2021 5y ago

darkwizard42 5y ago

Normally my response here would be, "the government is doing a lot of things and focus here doesn't mean no focus on the other issues" but lately I'm wondering what they are actually doing about the meaningful "everyday" problems (in quotes because cyber security is an every day/all day problem, but doesn't feel like the forefront of the issues the average American faces today). For instance, pushing for big tech anti-trust legislation when cable companies and telcos are just sitting around providing awful service and regularly breaking their promises for coverage and quality. No focus on improving housing affordability or pressure on state/local governments on solutions. Everyone just turns up their nose until the housing demand squeezes their backyard supply. Generally very frustrating to see and I don't have confidence that either party is equipped to solve this so I'm not optimistic about post-2022 elections.

buscoquadnary 5y ago

Cyber Security I would argue falls under a national defense issue, as a foreign power being able to take control of Industrial and Control systems would likely cause the issue to jump to the top of many Americans concerns if their power or water shut off. Generally I agree with you and am critical of a lot of the cirucs around it but, this is one of the areas I would argue the White House as Commander in Chief should actually be involved in.

newaccount2021 5y ago