In a latest development which is set to make sure that America is battling cyber crime better and much efficiently than ever before, Home Security officials have recently started a $9 Million cyber operations center. The main function of the center will be to ensure that the Government's responses to cyber attacks are better coordinated, as was shared by Senator Joe Lieberman, Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee's Chairman.

It has been reported that, of late, the Government's computer systems are at acute threat by hackers, criminals and nation states which are hostile towards the country. President Obama has declared computer and system security as a priority, and with the new center, it seems that the authorities can rest assured that the country's sensitive information is better protected.

Now, the Virginia based new center, which has 61 computer stations, is all set to merge with the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team and the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications. The 24 hour operational center will, over time, also include the National Cybersecurity Center.

With all the preparations done, the authorities and the President are now looking to appoint a new cyber coordinator. It is, however, a difficult post to fill as has been proved after many executives turning it down. White House spokesman Nick Shapiro has, although, been quick to assure that Obama is, "personally committed to finding the right person for this job, and a rigorous selection process is well under way".