"Let me be very clear: My administration will not dictate security standards for private companies, " Obama told reporters, noting that the vast majority of American critical infrastructure is owned by the private sector.

FORBES: Security

While we do not comment on outside reports, detecting and blocking cyber intrusion is a key cyber security goal for this administration, working across government and with the private sector.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

According to one independent review, the Social Security Administration's telephonists deal with people faster and better than those of most private firms.

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