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He’s the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member who asked about the “harrowing” experience of entering the United States. Some are already seeing him as the Voice of the World, condemning America for its arrogance in trying to protect US borders. But it’s worth remembering that the IOC membership represents, well, the IOC members.

A Heritage research report, “Social Networking and National Security: How to Harness Web 2.0 to Protect the Country” warned that one of the key issues that has to be addressed is the challenge of information assurance. Its not hard to imagine malicious actors mimicking government social networking tools and creating some serious confusion and disruption. Its something to think about.

The White House says that President Obama is taking the unusual step of personally lobbying the international Olympic committee in order to help create jobs, spur tourism and promote economic growth for the US and especially his home town of Chicago. Certainly, the President should promote trade and tourism, but it is a pity that he can’t get DHS fully on board and willing to make a similar commitment.

In the years since September 11, 2001, twenty-four terror plots have been disrupted in the United States. This is top of mind given recent arrests in Denver and New York. What will be next? What should we be anticipating, and, are we managing risk appropriately? It is not just up to the government, what are you doing in your life?

On Oct 1st, the Center for Stragetic and International Studies hosted an address by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, looking at the Navy’s initiatives to stay ahead of the challenges of the new cyber domain. Roughead contended that the Navy understands networks, and the challenges we face.