U.S. defense chief says pre-emptive action possible over cyber threat
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military could act pre-emptively if it detects an imminent threat of cyber attack, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday, urging stronger action to bolster America's defenses against such plots. In what ...
Illinois agency plans training on cyber security
Sacramento Bee
If all goes according to plan, the training in cyber security will be used around the country. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency ... Do not attack other users; focus your comments on issues, not individuals. • Stay on topic. Only post comments ...
Cyber War? Bring It On!
PC Magazine
The so-called imminent threat of cyber-attack by U.S. enemies is another in a long line of fear-mongering propaganda lines. ... So maybe the good news is that people will get virus protection, check for Trojans, and learn how to secure systems better.
Defense Secretary Panetta warns of 'Cyber Pearl Harbor'
Electric Light & Power
But that also presents a new terrain for warfare. It is a battlefield of the future where ... The most destructive scenarios involve cyber actors launching several attacks on our critical infrastructure at one time, in combination with a physical ...
Panetta: Cyber threat is pre 9/11 moment
CNN (blog)
The United States must beef up its cyber defenses or suffer as it did on September 11, 2001 for failing to see the warning signs ahead of that devastating terrorist attack, the Secretary of Defense told a group of business leaders in New York Thursday ...
Rexburg ramps up cyber security after hacker test
Sacramento Bee
Once inside, Rigby says he could essentially had access to whatever he wanted. The Rexburg Standard Journal reported Thursday ( http://bit.ly/QUJw8T) that a city committee is recommending a plan to modernize its computer systems and tighten up security.
Cyber security expert to discuss public-private partnerships at S&T-led conference
Missouri S&T News and Research
Cyber security expert Robert D. Rodriguez, founder of Security Innovation Network (SINET), will deliver the Complex Adaptive Systems Conference's opening plenary address, "Looking Back to Advance the Future," at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Cyber-Security Awareness Month: Avoid getting scammed
WEAU-TV 13
Cyber-Security Awareness Month: Avoid getting scammed. (WEAU) - According to ... "What cybercriminals are trying to do is, they're trying to find any way they can infiltrate your computer,” said Tod Pritchard of Ready Wisconsin. Tip #1 is to create ...
PG&E and Clasma Events Target Grid Cyber Security at GridSec Summit in San ...
Sacramento Bee
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Clasma Events are hosting the first GridSec Summit in San Francisco, CA, October 22-24, to address the critical issues around cyber security and risk management for the ...
Cyber security is national security
By Jackie Johnson
Cyber security is national security. October 12, 2012 By Jackie Johnson. Cyber-security is one of the country's most important national security priorities. Attorney General Van Hollen says the Internet is an incredibly valuable tool but also a ...
Wisconsin Radio Network
Illinois agency plans training on cyber security - Washington Examiner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois plans to help emergency personnel and local governments improve their planning for computer attacks. If all goes according to plan, the training incyber security will be used around the country.
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CISPA necessary to avert 'Cyber-Pearl Harbor' – Panetta — RT
By RT
The US faces widespread hacking attacks that could result in a “Cyber-Pearl Harbor,” Leon Panetta said. He invoked the greatest military disaster in US history to make the case for the CISPA bill, roundly criticized for violating privacy laws.
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US military prepares new rules for cyber war: Panetta - GMA Network
WASHINGTON - The United States faces a growing threat of a 'cyber-Pearl Harbor' and has drafted new rules for the military that would enable it to move aggressively against digital attacks, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said late Thursday. ... Panetta used the speech to press for passage of stalled cyber security legislation, arguing that major firms would not share information with the US government to thwart digital threats without legal protections. "Companies should be able to ...
GMA News Online
US pre-emptive action cyber threat possible - Stuff
By Andrea Shalal-Esa
The US military could act pre-emptively if it detects an imminent threat of cyber attack, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Thursday, urging stronger action to bolster America's defenses against such plots. ... In what was described by US officials as the first major policy speech on cyber security by a defense secretary, Panetta lamented under-investment by America's private sector and political gridlock in Washington that he said stymied cyber security legislation. He said a ...
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