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.

I don't have a particular recommendation other than that we base decisions on as much hard data as possible. We need to carefully look at all the options and all their ramifications in making our decisions.

I favor strategies that encourage industry to include some sort of key recovery capability in their systems which would also address user requirements for access.

Everyone is a proponent of strong encryption.

While the vast majority of hackers may be disinclined towards violence, it would only take a few to turn cyber terrorism into reality.

While many hackers have the knowledge, skills, and tools to attack computer systems, they generally lack the motivation to cause violence or severe economic or social harm.

Further, the next generation of terrorists will grow up in a digital world, with ever more powerful and easy-to-use hacking tools at their disposal.