Many companies Express the desire for improving cybersecurity, but in fact we see that today, the total privacy protects only the Apple. The court case between the company and the FBI confirms this fact. However, U.S. President Barack Obama in his speech about the role of IT corporations in the struggle for the security of citizens not said a word about Apple, and praised other companies.
“Thanks to the efforts of companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Visa, we can be confident in the safety of Americans. Technologies such as fingerprint scanning and codes sent to phones, provide users with additional protection”, — said Obama.
The technology, described by the President of the United States that is embedded in most modern mobile devices including iPhone and iPad. Moreover, Apple became the first company to use fingerprint sensors in mass products.
Barack Obama did not explain how listed companies are stepping up online security of Americans, but made clear that the government does not encourage the approach Apple to protect user data.
“The security of America is not just a matter of the number of tanks, aircraft carriers and consolidation of land positions. We also have to protect yourself on the Internet. In recent years, and even days, it becomes clear that online threats pose a danger not only to the financial system of the country, but also for the privacy of millions of Americans,” the President said.
Speaking about the new initiatives of the national action plan on cyber security of the USA, Obama touched on the FBI and crime in San Bernardino. The President added that the budget for this plan was increased by one third, and currently stands at $19 billion.
The U.S. government also intends to introduce a new position of Federal chief information security (CISO) and update infrastructure to counter advanced network threats.