Why Aren't Presidential Candidates Talking About Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity isn't the sexiest topic on the campaign trail right now. But controversial legislation, massive security breaches, and thorny relations with China could eventually push the issue into the media spotlight. For now, most of the presidential hopefuls are staying mum on the issue, even as hackers keep making headlines.

"It's a complex topic," said Steve Morgan, founder and CEO of Cybersecurity Ventures. "It's like quicksand: Once they step into it, they're going to sink. They just aren't equipped to talk about it." None of the websites for the four potential candidates leading the polls -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders for the Democrats, Donald Trump and Ben Carson for the Republicans -- lists their positions on cybersecurity issues. For voters who care about cybersecurity, it can be tough to figure out where the candidates stand. Some of them, however, have left clues in comments to the media and their voting records.