The digital infrastructure of the United States is under serious threat from a series of attacks and must be protected. President Barack Obama said this morning at a news conference what are your proposals for the safety of cyberspace made by the administration of his government.

The president also announced the creation of an office to coordinate the White House cybersecurity. Who fill the position will be responsible for overseeing a national strategy to protect American interests in the virtual universe.

"The future coordinator will be responsible for the integration of all policies of the government's cybersecurity, and that person will be chosen by the president," Obama said.

He described the idea as an attempt to provide a high level of cyber security to government, military bases and the private sector - the main targets of attacks by hackers, he said.

"We're not as prepared as we should be," Obama said, noting that currently no one is responsible for overseeing the U.S. government's cybersecurity. "This situation is not acceptable," he said.

Strengthening national security, Obama noted that the defense agencies are getting frequent attacks. He recalled a malware that infected the computer s Department of Defense last year.

He also recalled that his own presidential campaign online was attacked last year.

Obama's plans are based on a survey of government held by the former administration of Melissa Hathaway, chief of staff appointed by Bush to head the virtual space.

The new coordinator is a member of the National Security Council, which will be responsible for reporting the status of protection for both the National Security Agency (NSA, its acronym in English) and for the White House economic council. The goal is to have someone with direct access to the president to discuss plans for cybersecurity and study changes in all government agencies, if necessary.

Obama stressed that efforts to enhance cyber security is to prevent spying on internet communication.