When Americans think of terrorism, they often envision 9-11-style attacks or some other extreme act of violence. But the nation’s enemies don't just hail from a specific part of the world, and Americans are under attack every day—not by air, land, or sea, but electronically through data breaches and hacking.
That's why the commonwealth’s Cyber Security Commission is focusing on discovering vulnerabilities and strengthening the state's databases.
Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran says the state must strengthen its communication with the private sector because tech-savvy terrorists are now targeting companies like Dominion Virginia Power.
Moran says to help combat cyber terrorism, Virginia is trying to appeal to a younger generation and step up recruitment for those who might otherwise use their computer-savvy skills for the wrong reasons. He says cyber-security training will soon be offered more often in educational programs.
