Eight Years After 9-11: Better Security or Just Luck? – Computerworld
There have been many terrorist attacks around the world these last eight years, but nothing matching the magnitude of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. In an informal poll of security experts, some say it’s a testament to better security at landmark buildings, ports, military installations and elsewhere. Others attribute the stateside peace as a matter of luck.
There have been many terrorist attacks around the world these last eight years, but nothing matching the magnitude of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. In an informal poll of security experts, some say it’s a testament to better security at landmark buildings, ports, military installations and elsewhere. Others attribute the stateside peace as a matter of luck.
Recall that before 9-11, the Department of Homeland Security did not exist (although most of its components did). The Transportation Security Administration had not been created; nor had its rules and procedures that have engendered so much debate among security professionals as well as airline travelers. On the cybersecurity side, awareness of real or potential digital espionage and warfare is much higher today, though also subject to disagreement. Cybersecurity leadership in the government has been subject to quite a bit of turnover. Privately-owned critical infrastructure companies and groups have taken some steps, creating security programs and leadership positions.
