We specifically ought to applaud Dick and his team's drive, imagination and commitment. Just as we do not want government to regulate the field of Internet security, we welcome government's role as a catalyst and a discussion leader. And I think we also look to government's leadership in working with governments and industry groups abroad, especially our allies and the members of the G8 and emerging technologically sophisticated nations, like India, to establish increasingly an international dialogue on IT security issues we face. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to suggest, a time of testing lies ahead, when we make the transition of one administration to another. Continuity is not a foregone conclusion.
Private industry bears specific responsibilities.
Dick suggested this morning setting standards, introducing security technologies, educating our employees, customers and suppliers and indeed, insuring ourselves. These are serious challenges. But none, would I argue, are as important as the role for all of us as education, especially broad public and industry education. People in this room represent the pinnacle of knowledge for security threats and potential vulnerability, yet business leaders are aware of and have spoken to their companies risk managers about the threat. How many have prompted our risk managers to determine how insurance must play a critical role in network security risk management.