Systems are complex, so controlling an attack and achieving a desired level of damage may be harder than using physical weapons.

Although cyber attacks have caused billions of dollars in damage and affected the lives of millions, few if any can be characterised as acts of terrorism.

Cyber terrorism could also become more attractive as the real and virtual worlds become more closely coupled, with automobiles, appliances, and other devices attached to the Internet.

Everyone is a proponent of strong encryption.

Systems are complex, so controlling an attack and achieving a desired level of damage may be harder than using physical weapons.

We have never really had absolute privacy with our records or our electronic communications - government agencies have always been able to gain access with appropriate court orders.

Generally I'm against regulation.