| Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war Boston.com By Lolita C. Baldor AP / November 8, 2011 WASHINGTON—America's critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter US leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top US cybersecurity official said Monday. ... | ||
| Cybersecurity: China and Russia are our 'most vigorous opponents' Washington Post (blog) By Allen McDuffee Following a report released last week from US intelligence officials on cyber espionage, James Lewis, director of the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program, says it was a “breakthrough report because it came out and said what ... | ||
| DARPA to increase cyber security research by 50 percent Government Security News Over the next five years, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is set to increase its budget for cyber security research by 50 percent, said the agency's director. In a Nov. 7 speech at a DARPA cyber security colloquium, agency Director Regina ... | ||
| The Cybersecurity Money Pit TechNewsWorld DARPA wants $208 million to spend on cybersecurity research in 2012; in 2011, the agency obtained $120 million. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars the US federal government spends on cybersecurity, it seems that shoestring-budget attackers are ... | ||
| David C. Brown to Introduce New Holistic Approach to Improving Business ... PR Newswire (press release) As CEO and President of Business CyberSecurity, Inc., David is the developer of its unique methodology. The methodology combines four critical areas – business performance improvement, corporate wide regulatory compliance, information security ... | ||
| Utilities are Making Progress on Smart Grid Cyber Security, but 2012 will ... MarketWatch (press release) However, despite all the discussion, a new white paper from Pike Research finds that utilities' cyber security challenges are nowhere close to being resolved, and the industry will continue to face a number of serious hurdles in the coming years. ... | ||
| National Security Agency Information Assurance Directorate and Trusted ... MarketWatch (press release) As a result, the National Security Agency Information Assurance Directorate and the Trusted Computing Group win the 2011 National Cybersecurity Innovation Award for eliminating security weaknesses that enable targeted cyber-attacks to succeed. ... | ||
| New SEC Cybersecurity Guidance Has Impact -- and Cost -- Yet No Rule Change IDG News Service The disclosure guidance on cybersecurity issued last month by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance is a "game-changer," says Alan Paller, director of research with SANS Institute, a security research and education ... | ||
| Unresolved questions dog international cybersecurity policies Nextgov But experts say countries around the world are just beginning to work out the complicated questions surrounding international responses to cybersecurity. In the United States, businesses and government agencies have reported a growing number of ... | ||
| Irvine Sensors, Now ISC8 Unveils New Logo and Branding PR Newswire (press release) 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Irvine Sensors Corporation (OTCBB: IRSN), a provider of intelligentCybersecurity solutions and supporting technologies, proudly introduces a new company name, logo and branding initiative – the first such endeavor in more than ... | ||
| Are Your Online Passwords Secure? How Safe Is Your Personal Information ... MarketWatch (press release) CyberSecurity SAFE is easy to use. By visiting safeoutcome.com and completing theCyberSecurity questionnaire, in addition to the report that identifies specific vulnerabilities and how to address them, users receive a complete cyber security ... | ||
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| Lookingglass Cyber Solutions Names Rick Gordon Chief Operating Officer MarketWatch (press release) In this role, he worked with Administration officials and political strategists to solve key security challenges, evaluated emerging growth security companies for investment and helped to advance Civitas as a thought leader in cyber security consulting ... | ||
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| ManTech Names Ken Silva to Head Cyber Strategy MarketWatch (press release) He has testified on numerous occasions to the US congress on matters of cyber security. Silva completed advanced technological studies at The George Washington University, the University of Maryland University College, and the National Cryptologic ... | ||
| A Precursor to War? As Washington Renews Military Threats Against Iran, Cyber ... Dissident Voice Speaking at the Security Innovation Network (SINET) “Showcase 2011″ shindig at the National Press Club in Washington, Alexander told security grifters eager to gouge taxpayers for another piece of lucrative “cybersecurity” pie: “What I'm concerned ... | ||
| US cyber chief says cloud computing can manage serious cyber threats Network World The reasons IT needs to improve cybersecurity are obvious. "The vulnerabilities we face are extraordinary," Alexander said. The cost of cybercrime to the global economy is estimated at $1 trillion, Alexander stated, and malware is being introduced at a ... | ||
| Real-Life CSI: 13 High School Teams Reach the Final Round in the Search for ... MarketWatch (press release) ... Cisco senior vice president and leader of its Cybersecurity Task Force, will keynote Friday's award ceremony. High school finalists may also apply for internships during a career fair that will include top employers of cyber security talent. ... | ||
| IT lumped with 'arrogant, ignorant' grads ZDNet Australia However, Valli revealed that only one fifth of students studying cybersecurity actually grasp these basics. "We've got the biggest program in Australia, but I would say that out of the 500-odd bodies we have doing cybersecurity units, about 20 per cent ... | ||
| OIC-CERT, APCERT Ink MOU On Cyber Threats Bernama APCERT chair Yurie Ito said the MOU is significant for both parties to address global efforts required to solve common cyber security challenges. "Through networking, members of both organisations will improve their ability to respond to new threats ... | ||
| Student Hackers and a Dose of Skepticism Secure Vital Hardware PR Newswire (press release) Graduate and undergraduate students from across the country build and detect hardware Trojans for the Embedded Systems Challenge, part of NYU-Poly's annual Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) white-hat hacking competition. Karri and his team analyzed ... | ||
| Hadoop World Breakout Sessions 8 and 9 Nov: Recommendations for the enterprise CTO SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog) Wayne Wheeles, Cyber Security Defensive Analytic Developer, Novii Design. Every day billions of packets, both benign and some malicious, flow in and out of networks. Every day it is an essential task for the modern Defensive Cyber Security Organization ... | ||
| Time for a firewall Hindustan Times Special director Asif Ibrahim, who has just returned from a London assignment, has been given charge of cyber security and the mandate to fight hackers from China and its all-weather friend Pakistan. It's not that New Delhi doesn't have the capability ... | ||
| "Onslaught" of Cyber Espionage from China and Russia: Report NTDTV American companies and cyber security specialists have reported an “onslaught of computer network intrusions” from China according to a new report to the United States Congress. The report by the US government agency the Office of the National ... | ||
| Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war Ynetnews A former top US cybersecurity official says America's computer systems are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter US leaders from going to war with other nations. Richard Clarke, a top adviser to three presidents, joined a number of US military ... | ||
| Consumers gain more options for holiday deals NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) Two Kansas State University experts say the new ways to shop are catching on and that shoppers should keep cybersecurity in mind before making purchases. Esther Swilley, assistant professor of marketing, said a growing holiday trend for many consumers ... | ||
| News Bites: Zuckerberg pokes Facebook rivals on privacy The Hill (blog) A former top US cybersecurity officials said the country's network defenses are so poor they should deter presidents from going to war. Apple has begun training retail managers on how to respond if employees attempt to unionize. | ||
| The Internet's Iron Curtain Moment Washingtonian.com (blog) The growing community of journalists, wonks, and corporate executives who closely follow cyber security had been waiting for this moment, when the Obama administration—or really, any administration—would name and try to shame its opponents. ... | ||
| Recent Study Finds 600000 Facebook Logins Are Compromised Each Day 33 KDAF-TV Mart Nelson is an expert on cyber security and says phishers are the main log-in info stealers. “Emails and messages are sent to you that appear to be legitimate and get you to click on them,” said Nelson. You might say to yourself, “Well, ... | ||
| The Cybersecurity Money Pit By Richard Adhikari Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars the U.S. federal government spends on cybersecurity, it seems that shoestring-budget attackers are still often able to get a foot in the door. At a security colloquium in North Virginia on Monday, the ... TechNewsWorld | ||
| DARPA to increase cybersecurity research spending, boost cyber ... By Daniel McCall The Pentagon's research arm, the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency, recently announced plans to boost cybersecurity spending by up to 50% over the. The Inquisitr | ||
| talk: Cyber Security Situation Awareness and Impact Assessment ... By Tim Finin Cyber Security Situation Awareness and Impact Assessment: Issues, Models and Applications. Dr. Gabriel Jakobson Altusys Corporation, Princeton NJ. 10:30-11:30am 8 November 2011, ITE 325. Cyber attacks committed against IT networks ... Computer Science and Electrical... | ||
| U.S. interested in development of cooperation with Latvian cyber ... By The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics The United States is interested in the development of cooperation with Latvian cyber security institutions in the legislative area as well as in experience exchange, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber said during a meeting with Transport ... The Baltics Today | ||
| Utilities are Making Progress on Smart Grid Cyber Security, but 2012 ... Utilities are Making Progress on Smart Grid Cyber Security, but 2012 will Continue to be a Year of Major Challenges, Says Pike Research. ITbriefing.net | ||
| Anti Phishing Expert Wombat Security Technologies Accelerates ... By Blackmere Anti Phishing Expert Wombat Security Technologies Accelerates Momentum in Cyber SecurityAwareness and Training Market – YAHOO! Published November 8, 2011. Wombat adds multiple Fortune 500 companies to growing customer list, ... Blackmere Consulting | ||
| Tennessee State Awarded $1.3 Million for Cyber Security Research ... By HBCUDigest.com Tennessee State Awarded $1.3 Million for Cyber Security Research and Education Go to this article. Tennessee State University was recently awarded four grants totaling $1.3 million from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ... HBCU Digest | ||
| Ex-Marine Corps General: We've Got to Step Up Our Cyber Security ... By admin Ex-Marine Corps General: We've Got to Step Up Our Cyber Security Game. November 7, 2011 By admin. The string of cyber attacks that were launched against corporate and government entities this year has placed a spotlight on the need for ... CrucialPointLLC | ||
| DARPA Seeks To Cash In On Cyber Security, Stymy Wikileaks By Aaron The Defense Department plans to ratchet up cyber security over the next five years, say chatter from a conference its research arm, DARPA, held on Monday. DARPA is seeking $208 million in funding to “prepare for hostile cyber acts that ... Diatribe Media | ||
| Updated White Paper – Cyber Security: a Critical Business Risk | IT ... By James Warren UK National Security Strategy; Advanced Persistent Threats; Serious Organised Crime; Cyber Insecurity; The Fragmented Workforce; Cyberbreach Costs; Your Business Plan – Risk & Reward;Cybersecurity Standards; Cyber Resilience ... IT Governance Blog on IT governance,... | ||
| Secure Credit Card Processing for Small Businesses By merchantaccount Cybersecurity is an issue that affects everyone who uses the Internet, but businesses that rely on credit card processing for their livelihood need to be particularly aware of steps they can take to keep themselves and their customers safe from fraud ... According to a survey conducted by Symantec and the National Cyber Security Alliance released in October, 74 percent of small and medium-sized businesses reported cyber attacks between 2009 and 2010, with an average cost of about ... Merchant Account | ||
| David C. Brown to Introduce New Holistic Approach to Improving ... By lowes1 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – David C. Brown, CISSP, PMP, founder of Business CyberSecurity, Inc., (www.businesscybersecurity.com) will present “Four Essential Requirements for Securing Your Enterprise” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's ... IT Buyer Guide | ||
| Def/Sec Plus | Wings Over Iraq By Courtney Messerschmidt America's critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter U.S. leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top U.S. cybersecurity official said Monday. – Associated Press. The Pentagon's researchers plan to ... Wings Over Iraq | ||
| EU & US Conduct Readiness Tests for Cyber Attacks | Defense ... The first test of trans-Atlantic responses to cyber incidents, including cyber-attacks, took place in Brussels today. Experts from the US Government joined counterparts from EU Member States to simulate how cyber security authorities on both ... DefenceTalk News and Videos | ||
| A New Cybersecurity Research Agenda (In Three Minutes or Less ... As the CISO of In-Q-Tel, the CIA-backed venture capital firm, Dan Geer gets paid to help find the answers to big questions about computer security, national ... threatpost.com/.../new-cybersecurity-research-agenda-three-mi... |
Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war
