That may be true, but by harmonizing national data-sharing standards makes it possible to do a significantly better job of protecting the health of our country.

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''The ability to share data quickly, reliably, and securely among public and private entities— data from a variety of sources and in multiple formats—has become increasingly critical in the world today. Data sharing is an emerging market opportunity in many areas, including public and private health, national defense, homeland security, justice, and public safety.''

IMHO - the end-result would have an impact on network security and imo is 'in effect' a front-line tool which enhances existing network security scheems for those who have access to it.

If it handles NIEM data it better encompass network security.

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