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Obama to set out cyber security strategy

Online security is a top priority for US president Barack Obama, who is urging the development of better security for computers and their networks irrespective of what they are being used for.

The president is expected to set out plans for securing US computer networks against cyber attacks, whether they are for the national grid or those used by financial services.

Mr Obama's proposals come in the wake of a 60-day review by interim White House cyber security adviser Melissa Hathaway.

"The report is an important first step towards securing our nation's cyber infrastructure," White House spokesperson Robert Gibbs announced to news reporters.

He went on to state that the administration "recognises the very serious threats" that both public and private-sector networks are subjected to by cyber crooks.

Over the last few years US government computer networks, including Pentagon and military systems, have been targeted by online criminals keen on either causing damage or stealing sensitive information.

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