Blog Posts Tagged with "Cyber Security"
Dutch MoD Innovation Competition 2012: CYBER Operations 2.0
May 16, 2012 Added by:Matthijs R. Koot
The Dutch Ministry of Defense's (MoD) annually issues a "Defense Innovation Competition" is a competition that is intended to get input from and foster relations with Dutch industry and SME. This year's theme is "CYBER Operations 2.0"...
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Researchers Developing Self-Defending Networks
May 15, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"This is a game-changing idea in cybersecurity.... we are currently losing against online attackers. In order to fundamentally change the cybersecurity landscape and reduce that high risk we need some big, fundamental changes to the way computers and networks are constructed..."
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Defense Industrial Base Cyber Security Program
May 14, 2012 Added by:Infosec Island Admin
The United States continues to face a significant risk that critical Defense information networks can be compromised by malicious actors resulting in economic losses or damage to national security. The DIB CS/IA Program is designed to improve DIB network defenses...
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No National 'Stand Your Cyberground' Law Please
May 14, 2012 Added by:William Mcborrough
We know that some attacks on our privately owned critical infrastructure have been attributed to foreign government networks. Would it be wise to license companies to attack these networks? The last thing we need is an international incident started by some SysAdmin..
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ICS-CERT: Risk Management for the Electricity Sector
May 14, 2012 Added by:Infosec Island Admin
The DOE collaborated with the NIST and NERC to release a second draft of the Electricity Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Process guideline, designed with the idea that cybersecurity risk management should be driven by the business needs of the company...
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Pentagon CIO Discusses DoD's Cyber Defense Strategy
May 11, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"We deal with all aspects of cyber security. How to defend all our information. We have a lot of R&D to protect. There are those who want to get in and maliciously disable or damage or change information. We’re so heavily dependent on our network for a national security role..."
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Panetta Treads Lightly Around Chinese Cyber Attacks
May 10, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"I can hardly agree with the proposition that the cyber attacks directed to the United States are directly coming from China. And during the meeting, Secretary Panetta also agreed on my point that we cannot attribute all the cyber attacks in the United States to China..."
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DHS Comments on DNSChanger Malware Deadline
May 09, 2012 Added by:Headlines
Please act now. The clean servers maintained by the private sector in coordination with the FBI will expire on July 9, 2012. Internet users who have the DNSChanger malware and whose IS) has moved them to one of the clean servers, may not have access to the Internet after this date...
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Legislation Would Stick Business with Cyberwar Costs
May 08, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"The legally mandated role of the government is to provide for the common defense, and they're willing to spend pretty much whatever it takes... If you're in a private organization, your legally mandated responsibility is to maximize shareholder value. You can't spend just anything..."
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CISPA: The Devil is in the Details
May 08, 2012 Added by:Michelle Valdez
The problem with CISPA involves all the information added under one of the approved amendments. The vagueness about what information can be shared has caused most of the concern – especially that catch all category of “to protect the national security of the United States”...
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US Cybersecurity Capability: National Preparedness Report
May 07, 2012 Added by:Pierluigi Paganini
Cybersecurity is identified as a priority issue to enhance the efficiency of prevention and incident response. The report invites federal and private sector partners to accelerate initiatives to enhance data collection, detect events, raise awareness, and respond to incidents...
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Cybersecurity Risks in Public Companies: An Infographic
May 07, 2012 Added by:Fergal Glynn
Following new SEC guidance issued relating to disclosure of security risks in company filings, public companies are beginning to be measured by regulators and investors on the strength of their security solution and ability to protect intellectual property and customer data...
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DHS: Industrial Control Systems Threats Increasing
May 03, 2012 Added by:Headlines
“We pay particular attention to industrial control systems. We’re seeing a troubling increase in the threats and the vulnerabilities associated with those. But we are making progress on that, I think,” DHS deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity Mark Weatherford said...
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Applications Targeting Apple Products
May 03, 2012 Added by:Joel Harding
When I was told of a new mobile application distribution system which avoids Apple's scrutiny, my alarm antennas began quivering. Now combine this with who is doing it - Russian developers - and I get an even more dreadful feeling in the pit of my stomach...
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Cybersecurity at the International Level
May 02, 2012 Added by:Headlines
Countries are drafting policies to combat cyber attacks, but what can be done on the multilateral level since the digital world routinely ignores national boundaries? So far, international initiatives are plagued by the lack of frameworks, institutions and procedures...
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When Security and Privacy Wrestle Who is the Winner?
May 01, 2012 Added by:Theresa Payton
You need to make sure your voice is heard. Regardless of whether or not you love the idea or do not like the idea at all, you need to weigh in. It is an important part of the process to make sure we get the best chance and striking a balance between security and privacy...
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