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Recently, restricted data was the target of cyber crime.  Hacker groups such as Anonymous and Lulz Security have hit government targets, breaking through Internet security, and releasing classified documents to the public.  NATO, a military coalition heavily backed by the United States, was the most recent victim of cyber crime.  Hacker group Anonymous claimed credit for violating the Internet security of a NATO database and reported swiping 1GB of data.  The current discussion about American Internet security is timely, as politicians and government personnel seek greater cyber crime protection against attacks on important systems.

The emerging solution to the threat of cyber crime is the creation of a new, separate domain for vital Internet activity.  An enormous amount of valuable data is stored on the virtual network we have created.   The development of a “.secure” domain allows crucial web-based infrastructure further security versus cyber crime.  The functions of bodies such as financial institutions and government contractors, and important government data and systems gain greater Internet security in this domain.

Surrendering Fourth Amendment rights (protection from illegal search and seizure) is the trade for increased Internet security.  The protection of civil liberties in the United States is part of the reason a need for a more secure domain exists.  Cyber crime is easier to commit in America than a nation such as Iran or China, because of laws protecting privacy.  The .secure domain will remove this privacy, forcing users to provide credentials, proving their identity upon entry.  The removal of privacy rights makes tracking users easier because more tools are available to inspect actions within the domain, creating much stronger Internet security as activity is monitored.

The topic gained steam as cyber crime, such as the attack on the Iranian nuclear program by the Stuxnet virus last year, highlighted the growing importance of Internet security.  The virtual landscape is growing and affecting more and more of the real world.  Michael Hayden, George W. Bush’s CIA Director, brought a lot of attention to the topic recently after comments in Washington.  Some are urging a tiered Internet system with greater Internet security at the top and more anonymity toward the bottom.

Internet security is an issue that continues to be at the forefront of public concern.  Legislation from Washington is coming sooner than later.  Politicians wrangle and discuss how to provide better cyber crime protection while keeping American civil liberties from too much trampling.  The wonders of a connected world allow exploitation, as victims of identity theft can testify.  A solution is needed to protect American interests while maintaining the rights that define the nation.  A separate .secure domain may accomplish both goals without infringing on either.

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