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First Intelligence Community CIO Says Cyberspace is a National Imperative WASHINGTON, D.C., and MELBOURNE, Fla., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Dale Meyerrose, the first Senate-confirmed chief information officer for the National Intelligence Community and a recognized thought leader on cyber security, yesterday spoke to press club members, reporters and other invited guests at the New York Press Club about the state of cyberspace in America. His remarks provided an overview of current threats, where the nation stands today, and where cyber security may be headed in the future in light of the impending release of the Obama administration's 60-day report on cyber security. Meyerrose, a retired U.S. Air Force Major General who is now vice president and general manager for Cyberspace Solutions at Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), is a strong advocate of the need to elevate cyberspace to a national imperative in order to make it a trusted domain for both government and private sectors. "Cyberspace is indispensable to modern society, underpinning every economic sector of the world," Meyerrose said. "It's hard to overstate its importance, its ubiquity, and its impact to national security, banking, manufacturing, goods and services, energy, air traffic control, medical care, food supply, knowledge, and life's ordinary routines. We can't afford to continue a business-as-usual approach." A recognized leader in cyberspace intelligence and security, Harris has been using state-of-the-art technology assessment techniques and architecture engineering for decades to define and operate secure networks supporting nationally critical programs. Harris currently operates three of the nation's largest secure networks, including the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure, the National Reconnaissance Office Patriot network, and the Navy Marine Corps Intranet. The company's technology countermeasures and monitoring capabilities proactively safeguard vital information assets supporting the missions of U.S. military, intelligence, transportation, and commerce customers. Harris recently expanded its cyber security capabilities with the acquisition of Crucial Security, Inc., a premier provider of cyberspace solutions for law enforcement and intelligence agencies. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of $5.4 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, of Harris Government Communications Systems, +1-321-727-6514, ; or Jim Burke of Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131, , or Marc Raimondi, of Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732, Web Site: http://www.harris.com/

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