It is my understanding that this continues to be the administrations position and that the administration consensus described by Senator CHILES in his statement is consistent with Director Millers letter. I want to remind all those involved in the protection of Federal computer systems that we should not fall into the trap of characterizing computer system security as simply a matter of national security. This invites technological xenophobia. and produces misguided policies and misdirected programs. A recent report stated: Security experts are nearly unanimous in their view that the more significant security problem is abuse of information systems by those authorized to use them. rather than by those trying to penetrate the systems from outside. Office of Technology Assessment.
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Characterizing computer system security as simply a matter of national security invites technological xenophobia.