President Obama has said the cyber threat is `` one of the most serious economic and national security challenges '' facing the nation . Federal government should bolster information - security task force , report says . Paper recommends developing plan for recruiting , training , keeping experts . Report also recommends streamlining cumbersome federal hiring process . President Obama considers cyber security a top priority ; plans coordinator post .
Federal government should bolster information - security task force , report says . Paper recommends developing plan for recruiting , training , keeping experts . Report also recommends streamlining cumbersome federal hiring process . President Obama considers cyber security a top priority ; plans coordinator post .