Advanced Cyber Security Center Launched

Advanced Cyber Security Center Launched : Security, Privacy and ... As noted in MassHighTech, the Advanced Cyber Security Center was officially launched on September 20. The program was opened by Massachusetts ... www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com/.../advanced-cyber-securit...

Infosecurity - (ISC)² foundation delivers cyber security education ... On the first day of the (ISC)² Congress 2011, (ISC)² announced that it has formed the (ISC)² Foundation - a new charitable organisation dedicated to delivering ... www.infosecurity-magazine.com/.../isc-foundation-delivers-cy... Hacking boosts students' cybersecurity skills ZDNet Asia Computer hacking skills should be taught to cybersecurity students to "know the enemy" and ensure they will be equipped to effectively prevent and defend against attacks in the real world. But academia and security experts add that schools must ... CACI Announces Release of Cybersecurity Report from Fifth Asymmetric Threat ... MarketWatch (press release) This report publishes recommendations from the fifth symposium in the Asymmetric Threat series oncybersecurity, co-sponsored by CACI, USNI, and CSP. Copies of the report may be downloaded from CACI's website at www.caci.com or from the dedicated ... Cyber Security Dominates Nairobi Internet Forum Africa Science News Service Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka while opening the forum said that”cybersecurity is a mluti-stakeholder issue, which requires collaboration and coordination between governments, regional and international organizations, industry, ... Cyber Security Forum: Good security will enhance export opportunities Computing by Stuart Sumner Securing the UK's cyberspace will enhance export opportunities, according to a former head of GCHQ, who was speaking on a panel at the Cyber Security Forum 2011 this morning. Sir Kevin Tebbit, chairman of security firm Finmeccanica UK ... Maryland vies to emerge as 'epicenter' of US cyber security efforts Bizjournals.com Maryland wants to position itself as the central place of the country's cyber security efforts. Maryland wants to become the “epicenter” of that nation's cyber security efforts and wants to invest millions in companies to get there, the state's top ... Malaysia Becomes UN Cybersecurity Hub Via IMPACT Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become the United Nations' (UN)cybersecurity hub via the official partnership of Cyberjaya-based International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT). IMPACT is the cybersecurity's ... Cyber Security: The Energy & Utility Industry Gets to Grips with Cyber ... DigitalJournal.com (press release) Global expenditure on oil and gas infrastructure security in 2011 is set to top €19bn with cyber security being the fastest growing sector of this. The reality of an attack was brought to shocking realization with Stuxnet last year. ... U set to host Cyber Security Summit Minnesota Daily By Jeff Hargarten Cybersecurity experts will converge at the University of Minnesota for its first-everCyber Security Summit on Oct. 4 to discuss digital threats. The summit is part of October's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, said Ginny Levi, ... Lewis: Common assumptions about cybersecurity policy are wrong FierceGovernmentIT Cybersecurity should be handled by the private sector, which owns most of the Internet's infrastructure? "The private sector owns most of the airplanes, but no one says it should be responsible for air defense," Lewis said. And the private sector will ... Ascent Data Presents 'Cyber Security and IT Disaster Recovery' Solutions to ... Sacramento Bee 28, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ascent Data presented to legal industry IT executives, who are members of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), on the importance of IT Disaster Recovery and Cyber Security as it relates to ... 'Wetware' Represents Cyber-Security's Most Fragile Link SPAMfighter News AVG Technologies in its new security report indicates that cyber-criminals are attacking the less cautious as well as weakest 'wetware' more-and-more instead of the PCs themselves as end-users remain tolerant of cyber security, a prominent hazard, ... Boards struggle to put a value to cyber security Computing by Stuart Sumner Boards are struggling to understand the value of cyber security, and the government needs to step in to help them appreciate its necessity. This message came from a panel of experts speaking at today's Cyber Security Forum 2011. ... HCC awarded grants to teach cybersecurity The Herald-Mail Hagerstown Community College has been awarded a $650000 grant from the National Science Foundation to prepare students for careers in the growing field ofcybersecurity, the college said this week in a news release. HCC will use the funds to create a ... State Department provides code for cybersecurity tool Bizjournals.com (blog) Specifically, companies want the code for State's security scanning dashboard software, which provides continuous data on network security, as well as a letter grade for the overall cybersecurity posture, based upon identified threats. ... CGI to launch defence and intelligence unit in Canada Globe and Mail With more than 7500 specialists around the world, CGI will offer services such as advanced analytics, biometrics and cybersecurity, operational logistics, systems engineering and training. Last year, the company purchased Stanley Inc. for $1-billion... A Dynamic Approach to Federal Cybersecurity The White House (blog) Gone are the days when cyber security is the sole preserve of specialists. Protecting sensitive information impacts our society from Main Street to Middle America – from people shopping in a store downtown or on the web, to the doctor utilizing digital ... RangerPro Browser App Offered for Free During National Cyber Security ... PR Web (press release) SocialScanner Technologies, a technology innovation company offering child safety web platforms and mobile applications, announced today a Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) promotion for its Ranger-Pro Browser application. ... Ultra Chief Working on US Takeover in $170 Million Spree BusinessWeek 29 (Bloomberg) -- Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc, the world's biggest supplier of sonars used to detect submarines, is poised to acquire a US target to expand in cyber-security, Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Sharma said. Ultra, based in Greenford, ... U.Va. Expert Warns of 'Spear-Phishing' Newswise (press release) Newswise — September 29, 2011 — October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Karen McDowell, an information security analyst at the University of Virginia, is available for interviews about cybersecurity in general and about "spear-phishing ... The Challenges in Defending Against Malware Business Insider As big of a problem cybersecurity is for small businesses, it's also very difficult to prepare for and to defend against. These attacks can range from server crashes, to data breaches, to malware and viruses. Research from Symantec found that 40 ... Dillon Zhou PolicyMic His primary areas of interests are in US-China Relations and US Cyber Security Policy. He is proficient in speaking and reading Mandarin Chinese. Dillon is interested in working for the US State Department, US Department of Defense or National Security ... Majority of SMBs Not Conducting Security Checks IT Business Edge (blog) Yet, it appears that SMBs are far less cautious when it comes to cyber security. A recent survey by the Small Business Authority found that only 27 percent of small business owners do a cyber security check of their network to make sure they are ... AFCOM Wraps Successful Data Center World in Orlando MarketWatch (press release) The educational conference and expo was held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention and addressed critical issues such as cloud computing, cyber security, facility cooling, energy management, disaster recovery and data storage ... Chief information officers should be more than just stewards of business Creamer Media's Engineering News These included cyber security, cyber forensics, cyber analytics, and cyber logistics. Cyber security was increasingly framed as a combination of architecture, practices and processes, with equal focus demanded on internal and external threats. ... Education needed in Canada to fight online risks Vancouver Sun The average Internet and mobile user lacks knowledge about cyber-security - something that is increasingly becoming a cause for concern, says the report by the Conference Board of Canada. The board said that closing this digital-knowledge gap should be ... CBRE Forms Aerospace and Defense Contractors Practice Group CoStar Group ... CB Richard Ellis announced that it formed a nw Aerospace and Defense Contractors Practice Group to offer real estate advisory and transaction services to government contractors specializing in defense, intelligence, security, and cyber security. ... Criterion Systems Awarded DOE Prime Contract MarketWatch (press release) The company specializes in systems engineering and design, IT engineering and support, cyber security, and information sharing and collaboration. Criterion currently provides critical support to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland ... Cybercrime increase worries, vulnerable groups targeted Bizcommunity.com According to SA deputy minister of communications, Obed Bapela, a comprehensive cyber securitypolicy framework for the country will be finalised in the course of the financial year. "This policy seeks to create a secure, dependable, reliable and ... IT Needs to Come to the Rescue of US Power Grid IT Business Edge (blog) Attracting talent from the nation's youngest generation, for whom technology is a way of life, and proactively engaging males and females in cybersecurity careers, will help meet that need, they say. “The security of the nation depends on the power ... Collision in Cyberspace is Unavoidable: The View from Chinese Analysts Council on Foreign Relations (blog) On the positive side, all of the analysts point to cybersecurity as requiring international cooperation. This of course has a positive spin, but there is an undercurrent that suggests international cooperation actually means the use of various ... MasterCard spent $770000 lobbying in 2nd quarter BusinessWeek ... the fees charged to merchants for processing transactions that involve cards. MasterCard representatives also discussed data security and cyber security and global market access, according to the report filed with the House clerk's office on July 20. 2012 Global State of Information Security Survey® Released – Global Leaders ... openPR (press release) (openPR) - The Global State of Information Security Survey explores critical factors of the effectiveness of IT and cloud storage security. Penticton, British Columbia/Framingham, Mass, September 28, 2011 - According to the survey, 72 percent of ... Fliers test data safety The Baylor Lariat Fogleman said the timing of the test coincides with October's National CyberSecurity Awareness Month, which will be a time the campus will focus on the latest security risks and help educate those on campus about the best practices in computer and ... MGEN Jonathan Shaw on 'The Once and Future War' Kings of War With regards to cyber, the reason for the UK getting involved is primarily for our own national interests in shoring up our cyber security. Of course, we recognize that cyber is not amenable to purely national solutions. Cyber is not bounded by space. ... IU, Crane sign educational partnership Indiana University The partnership, made official during a signing ceremony at Crane, is expected to result in a wide range of collaborative efforts in several key areas, including informatics and computing,cybersecurity, technology transfer, kinesiology, optics, ... Cyber Security Forum: Good security will enhance export ... By Blackmere Securing the UK's cyberspace will enhance export opportunities, according to a former head of GCHQ, who was speaking on a panel at the Cyber Security Forum 2011 this morning. Sir Kevin Tebbit, chairman of security firm Finmeccanica UK ... Blackmere Consulting Warning marks opening of New Zealand cyber security center ... By XinhuaNET.COM Warning marks opening of New Zealand cyber security center New Zealand's new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officially opened Tuesday with the warning. Siam Daily News Online New Ad Campaign For Cybersecurity Awareness Month ... By JMarsh New Ad Campaign For Cybersecurity Awareness Month. ChooseMaryland.org is featuring a promotional ad on our home page. The recently developed “CyberMaryland” advertising campaign debuts this month on-line in select IT publications. ... CyberMaryland - IT Security & Innovation Political and industry wrangling likely will delay cybersecurity reforms Republicans are set to deliver House Speaker John Boehner proposals for comprehensivecybersecurity legislation early next month, but disagreements over... www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110926_1907.php Japan Eyes Cybersecurity Boost After Hack | AVIATION WEEK Mitsubishi Heavy has built the U.S.-designed F-15 fighter jet and missile systems including Patriot batteries under license. www.aviationweek.com/aw/.../story_channel.jsp?...

New Straits Times: Cyber security threats double

Cyber security threats double New Straits Times By Suganthi Suparmaniam KUALA LUMPUR: Cyber security threats have increased more than 100 per cent over the past three years in Malaysia. This year, until last month, 10406 such incidents were reported to CyberSecurity Malaysia, compared with 4390 ...

Education, infrastructure and legislation all part of cyber-security recipe ... Vancouver Sun By Jordan Press, Postmedia News September 28, 2011 5:01 AM The Conference Board of Canada is sounding the alarm over what it portrays as the widespread levels of ignorance about cyber securityin Canada. OTTAWA — Senior government and private-sector ...

National cybersecurity requires improved communication SearchSecurity.com We must improve communication between the public and private sector about threats and vulnerabilities, and institute requirements for responsible protections when necessary for nationalcybersecurity. Every day intellectual property vital to our ...

Analysis: Dim Prospects for Cybersecurity Law in 2011 BankInfoSecurity.com Earlier in the summer, my children sat in the gallery as I testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies. Even better than the School House Rock episode, they received a ...

IMPACT Appointed the UN's Cybersecurity Executing Arm by UN Specialized Agency-ITU TMC Net '”The main issues of focus include cyber crime and cyber security, mobile internet, innovation, freedom of expression online, privacy, intellectual property rights among others, and how these issues impact people's daily lives,” Kenya's Information and ...

Japan considers cybersecurity boost amid pressure from US 英文中國郵報 TOKYO--Japan said it will consider steps to strengthen cybersecurity amid pressure from Washington to do more after defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was hacked and other arm firms said they had received virus-tainted e-mails. ...

Bo Dietl Featured on The Small Business Authority Hour to Discuss the ... PR Newswire (press release) We welcome Bo from Beau Dietl and Associates, who is an authority on cyber security for a business." The show will be hosted by Barry Sloane, President and CEO of Newtek Business Services, Inc. and co-hosted by Laura Smith from 77WABC. ...

The Annual Meeting of the OIC-CERT concludes in Dubai Al-Bawaba The meeting, hosted by TRA's aeCERT at the Palace Hotel in Dubai, witnessed fruitful discussions covering a wide spectrum of issues related to cyber security, and cooperation between member countries with the aim of building a safe cyber space that...

State Department Official Accuses Russia And China Of Seeking Greater Internet ... Huffington Post A top State Department official on Tuesday accused China and Russia of abandoning international talks on cybersecurity and seeking United Nations approval to assert greater control over the Internet in their countries. Michele Markoff, the state ...

Three-quarters of US small firms have not tested website cybersecurity Infosecurity Magazine A disturbing 73% of US small businesses have not had a third party test their websites forcybersecurity, according to a survey by Newtek Business Services. In addition, 39% of respondents said they did not have their data backed up in more than one ...

New Lumension® Education Effort Focuses on Basic IT Security Awareness for ... PR Web (press release) Data shows the cost of global cyber crime is now estimated at $114 billion annually and while the focus is often on technology to fight cyber security threats, the reality is business leaders and company employees must also play a significant role in ...

M'sia urges Apec TEL to intensify cybersecurity cooperation The Borneo Post At APEC TEL 44, member economies and their partners are discussing matters related to telecommunications and ICT policy and regulation, ranging from liberalisation to green ICT and disaster management, as well as consumer protection. Cybersecurity is a ...

Enabling security for coops Intelligent Utility That's one reason why Frank Sams, manager of network systems for Flint Energies, is glad to be one of nearly two dozen coops participating in the Cooperative Research Network's smart grid demonstration project that has produced a cyber security toolkit ...

SMU to open new information security course AsiaOne It will also ensure that there will be a ready supply of trained cyber securityprofessionals to build, maintain and monitor Singapore's cyber security systems as the first line of defence against cyber threats. The course will provide training in ...

The Niatec Know-How ISU Bengal Online October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) at ISU is publishing a weekly security column providing tips on how to protect yourself, your information and your ...

Senate Committee Approves Data Breach Bills Despite Heavy Opposition eWeek The opposition may complicate efforts to pass comprehensive cyber-security legislation this year, observers said. Committee members voted along party lines, 10 to 8, on Sept. 22 to approve the bills introduced by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif. ...

COMPTEL PLUS Technology Panels Prepare You for What's to Come in Cyber ... Telecom Reseller (press release) Sessions in the technology track include: Cyber Security: A View of the Current Threat Landscape and How to Prepare for What's on the Horizon – Learn how to take a proactive approach to protecting your network and get a first-hand account from a ...

Pentagon Extends Cyber-Defense Pilot, Will Recruit More Companies eWeek ... and Homeland Security, which oversees private-sector cyber-security, does not have the power to regulate those systems. Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., chairman of the Subcommittee onCybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies, ...

Econ Club Has Speakers On 'Cutting Edge' Memphis Daily News By Andy Meek This fall's slate of speakers coming to the city thanks to the Economic Club of Memphis includes a cyber-security expert, a prominent New York Times business columnist and a former government official who was an early supporter of ...

Cybersecurity Centre drags NZ to the plate ZDNet Australia Full marks to the New Zealand government for officially opening its National Cybersecurity Centre yesterday, which will hopefully help pull New Zealand up to where the rest of the world is incybersecurity. The centre will help government and firms ...

Computer security education shouldn't be limited to tech pros SearchSecurity.com The primary method for educating the general public about cybersecurity has been to construct “Top 10” security lists. This approach is neither effective nor sufficient as it is poor pedagogical practice to believe that students -- or anyone for that ...

Andy's exceedingly short 2011 energy security book list Smart Grid News Neither addresses cyber security too much, but I consider all of this part of the broader "energy security" domain, and as such, this info is part of the foundation one needs to understand the full context of our cyber security, privacy and compliance ...

Expert warns against 'real threat' of cyber crimes istockAnalyst.com (press release) Recently, int@j, in cooperation with authorities in the ICT sector, hired ethical hackers to test some of the networks in Jordan which proved that cyber security is an issue in many networks, he said. "People and establishments believe that the number ...

Mubadala partners with Paladin Capital Group to invest in cyber security Zawya (subscription) (press release) "Cyber security is a sector with clear market growth potential making it an attractive investment opportunity," said Jassem Al Zaabi, Executive Director of MubadalaMubadala ICT. "As a highly innovative leader in this industry with proven technology ...

PRESS DIGEST - MALAYSIA - Sept 28 Reuters Cyber security threats have increased more than 100 percent over the past three years in Malaysia, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Maximus Ongkili said. * Bandar Raya Developments Bhd has received three offers from institutional investors ...

Western Digital My Book Studio (2TB) ZDNet Australia WARNING: If you see a link on someones Facebook that says Breaking News Lady Gaga is dead its not TRUE its... http://t.co/mz2EnpNH Cybersecurity Centre drags NZ to the plate: Full marks to the New Zealand government for officially opening its ...

CyberPatriot IV Reaches 700 Teams Air Force Magazine Established in 2008 by AFA, CyberPatriot is the one-of-a-kind national cyber security competition for high school students—and the ultimate cyber game! Competitors get to control simulated computer networks, learning to defend and protect computer ...

CBRE Launches Aerospace and Defense Contractors Practice Group Citybizlist Real Estate ... practice group brings together expertise and resources from around the United States to provide specialized real estate services to meet the needs of government contractors working in the defense, intelligence, security and cyber security arenas. ...

Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) publishes 2011 Corporate Responsibility report ReportAlert.info (press release) The report can be found in its entirety at the following link: www.symantec.com/corporate_responsibility/ Cybersecurity: Symantec focuses resources on educating parents, schools, and students about safe, secure, and ethical practices on the Internet. ...

New Survey Reveals That Smartphone Users Choose Convenience Over Security MarketWatch (press release) In a recent interview with Network World, former White House cybersecurity adviser Richard Clarke said of the growing trend of businesses allowing employees to use their personal mobile devices at work, "this is the newest and largest vulnerability in ...

Collin College receives record grant to retrain workers WFAA The $20 million federal grant will help the college retrain displaced workers like Dippel for jobs in information technology, including health care and cyber security. "It's to get people back to work," said Collin County College President Cary Israel. ...

Cyber Security Evaluation Tool Released by DHS – Softpedia ... By Blackmere The Department of Homeland Security launched a product called Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) in the effort of aiding organizations in properly securing their digital property. The NationalCyber Security Division of DHS and the ... Blackmere Consulting

October Webcast Series Marks National Cybersecurity Awareness ... By Steve.Kovsky Securing Our eCity and ESET are pleased to announce a series of four weekly webcasts for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) who want to step up their cybersecurity precautions. October is the perfect time to address your firm's digital ... Securing Our eCity Blog

How to hack a DOD Web site for $400

How to hack a DOD Web site for $400 Government Health IT (blog) Cybersecurity is a serious issue, which is why President Obama has declared that the “cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation” and that “America's economic prosperity in the 21st century ...

Homeland Security Revamps Cyber Arm | FedCyber.com By Ryan The National Protection and Programs Directorate, the Department of Homeland Security agency that handles many of the government's cybersecurity responsibilities is about to get a makeover in the wake of the departure of former deputy ... FedCyber.com

Department of Energy Releases New Roadmap to Guide Public ... Addthis. New Roadmap Outlines Strategy for Improving Energy Sector Cybersecurity; Latest Protective Measures Aim to Reduce Risk, Protect Consumers and ... energy.gov/.../department-energy-releases-new-roadmap-guid... Cyber Security Goes Unchecked Among Most Businesses: Report eWeek Small businesses need to be more prepared for a potential data security loss or breach, a survey suggests. Just 27 percent of small business owners' have had an outside party test their computer systems to ensure they are hacker proof, according to ... Warning marks opening of New Zealand cyber security center Philippine Star WELLINGTON (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officially opened Tuesday with the warning of the threat to the country's government agencies and other vital organizations of cyber attacks. Minister for Communications and ... Japan eyes cyber security boost after arms firm hacked Moneycontrol.com TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said it will consider steps to strengthen cyber security amid pressure from Washington to do more after defence contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was hacked and other arm firms said they had received virus-tainted emails. ... DLT Solutions Partners with Leading Security Providers to Create GovDefenders ... MarketWatch (press release) Our team is committed to making sure that government agencies have access to the resources, experts and information needed to bring people, processes and technology together for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity." "Internal threats are also a ... Political and Industry Wrangling Likely Will Delay Cybersecurity Reforms National Journal By Aliya Sternstein, Nextgov.com Republicans are set to deliver proposals for comprehensivecybersecurity legislation to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, early next month, but disagreements over regulating critical infrastructure sectors and ... Coble Encouraging Students to Take Cyber Security Challenge TMC Net ... 18: Competition for Module 3 This is one of several initiatives underway through USCC, a national public-private partnership focused on identifying and developing cybersecurity talent to meet the country's critical cyber security workforce needs. ... Mubadala partners with Paladin Capital Group to invest in cyber security istockAnalyst.com (press release) ... has announced that Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi based strategic investment and development company, has invested with Paladin in Damballa, Inc., an innovative cyber securitybusiness focusing on advanced Persistent Threats. ... Cybersecurity Portfolio Spun Off from Other Responsibilities GovInfoSecurity.com "Because of the growing importance of cybersecurity to DHS and the nation as a whole, NPPD has created a new position of deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity," Beers aid. "This position will help the directorate ensure robust operations and ... White House, Facebook, MTV Fight Cyberbullying InformationWeek President Obama's CTO and cybersecurity coordinator have launched an effort to protect young people from harmful behavior on the Web. By Elizabeth Montalbano InformationWeek Top federal IT officials have teamed with Facebook and other private-sector ... FedCyber.com Cybersecurity Summit on Wednesday, September 28 SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog) Thought leaders from throughout the cyber security community are engaging with the event on panels and as specially invited audience members. The first panel will be Accurately Characterizing Cyber Adversaries, moderated by Tom Parker, the author of ... HCC receives grant for cybersecurity training Echo Pilot By Anonymous HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown Community College has been awarded a $650000 grant from the National Science Foundation to prepare students for careers in the growing field of cybersecurity. “This award will posture HCC well to be a leader ... Malaysia Urges APEC TEL To Intensify Cybersecurity Cooperation Bernama Cybersecurity is a major focus for APEC TEL in trying to strengthen the network infrastructure within the APEC region. Increasing issues faced in relation to privacy and security have made it necessary for APEC TEL to maintain cybersecurity as an ... Microsoft Security Chief Says Every Business Needs a Security Plan BusinessNewsDaily By Jeanette Mulvey, BusinessNewsDaily Managing Editor Too many businesses wait until it's too late to think about their company's physical security and cybersecurityissues. That's not good for business, according to Mike Howard, chief security officer... NetScout Announces Intent to Acquire FoxReplay BV MarketWatch (press release) Based in Delft, The Netherlands, FoxReplay BV's technology will extend NetScout's Unified Service Delivery Management capabilities further into CyberSecurity by providing comprehensive end-user session reconstruction and visual replay of an end-user's ... Political and industry wrangling likely will delay cybersecurity reforms Nextgov By Aliya Sternstein 09/26/2011 Republicans are set to deliver House Speaker John Boehner proposals for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation early next month, but disagreements over regulating critical infrastructure sectors and partisan friction ... National Cyber Security Centre opens Computerworld New Zealand By CIO Staff | Auckland | Tuesday, 27 September, 2011 The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is charged with helping government agencies and critical infrastructure against cyberthreats, has been officially opened in Wellington. ... October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month; BBB® Encourages Safety Online Wakulla.com National Cyber Security Awareness Month aims to bring light to cyber threats and help people safeguard themselves online. The Department of Homeland Security offers tips to help people stay safe online. They're not much different from the words of ... Public-private collaboration needed to combat security ZDNet Asia Robert Lentz, president and CEO of Cyber Security Strategies, added that there have been a number of cyberattacks on large public and private organizations between 2008 and 2011, including Sony, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and RSA. ... Newtown Offers Non-Credit Cyber Security Classes Holy Family University ... of information security during his presentation “Cyber Security: Trends and Latest Attacks” to kick off the classes on Thursday, September 29 from 8-10 am. For a complete list of classes offered, visit web3.holyfamily.edu/fc/cybersecurity.pdf. ... Capitol College Hosts Events for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Citybizlist (press release) The event will be led by Jesse Varsalone, assistant professor of Cyber Security at Community College of Baltimore County. Concluding National Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Capitol is the Innovation and Leadership Institute's President's Forum. ... Department of Defense Extends Cybersecurity Program Windows IT Pro (blog) The US Defense Department has decided to extend a program that helps partners and defense contractors improve their cybersecurity. The original program included almost two dozen companies, and the extended version of the effort will now continue to ... Upcoming Kroll Webcast to Address Cyber Security Risk in the Healthcare Industry PR Web (press release) Healthcare industry experts will provide an audience of privacy, compliance and security officers, IT professionals, legal counsel and C-suite executives with practical advice on safeguarding patient information across the continuum of care. ... United Nations Specialised Agency - International Telecommunications Union ... PR Web (press release) The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) has formally become thecybersecurity executing arm of the United Nations' (UN) specialised agency - International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in a landmark agreement that was ... A year of Stuxnet: Why is the new cyberweapon's warning being ignored? Christian Science Monitor Hackers, cybercriminals, or rogue nations can now download Stuxnet off the Internet and reverse engineer it – using its tricks as a digital template for crafting malicious software attacks that wreck industrial infrastructure, cybersecurity experts say ... Pentagon extends program to defend cyber networks CBS News The move comes as cybersecurity officials warn of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against US defense companies, including data related to critical Pentagon weapons systems and aircraft. Officials at the Department of Homeland Security are ... Advanced Cyber Security Center Launched Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Touted as a first of its kind collaborative effort that brings together stakeholders in cyber securityfrom the government, industry and academia, the ACSC is also hosted at the five universities that make up the Massachusetts Green High Performance ... eSentire Acquires New Financial Services Contracts valued at over $1.5M Benzinga (press release) Richard Stiennon, a leading cyber security researcher and author of the new book Surviving Cyberwar commented, “With targeted attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats on the increase, I predict demand for eSentire's Collaborative Threat Management ... The Pentagon, Contractors and Hackers: Who Protects the Protectors? TechNewsWorld In other news, German cybersecurity expert Ralph Langer, widely acknowledged as the researcher who discovered the Stuxnet worm, has reportedly alleged that the United States developed and released that malware. The Stuxnet worm targets Siemens (NYSE: ... Cybercrime confusion threatens vital infrastructure, report says Aviva Risk Management Solutions The study, by thinktank Chatham House, says that the government cannot meet thecyber security threat alone and urges UK business to implement effective cybercrime strategies. According to Chatham House's Cyber Security and the UK's Critical National ... Bristol Council's open source plan thwarted by security clearance problems ComputerWeekly.com Bristol City Council's open source push has suffered another series of set-backs that point a finger of blame at CESG, the cyber security arm of government intelligence unit GCHQ. Leaders at the local authority claim that the need for CESG security ...