Cybersecurity

Chertoff cites new statistics highlighting American concerns over cyber privacy and security

October 21, 2009

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff spoke at the National Press Club this morning, citing insightful new research: while Americans are highly concerned about the security of their personal data online, 87 percent of Americans do not realize their exposure to online identity threats. He echoed the cyber security theme that current Secretary Janet Napolitano focused on with her remarks yesterday. Because citizens don’t fully appreciate the vulnerabilities, people are failing to take the appropriate precautions to manage or reduce their risk.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Hits a Home Run

Steven Bucci |

October 20, 2009

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano addressed the public today on Cyber security via a Webcast from the DHS home page. Both her tone and substance was on the mark and badly needed. The Secretary should be congratulated for an appropriate and direct view that recognizes the things we can do today, and the way to go forward.

Napolitano Marks Her Territory and Makes Her Plea

Rich Cooper |

October 20, 2009

Using the medium she is out to the protect, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano took to the Internet today to deliver what can best be described as a “State of Cyber Space” address. Without the fanfare and annoying distractions that often accompany presidential remarks, the Secretary spoke frankly about the challenges and threats our nation, its infrastructure, and its citizens face by criminals, hackers, and others.

New report says cyber war another, inevitable, field of warfare

Media Watch |

October 20, 2009

New report says U.S. Air Force should prepare for cyberwar – Homeland Security News Wire New Rand Corp. report argues that the U.S. military branches must treat cyberwar as another emerging field of battle — one that both amplifies the threat of physical combat and presents new tactical challenges unfamiliar to everyone, not just the […]

Senate aide says cybersecurity bill is moving

Media Watch |

October 20, 2009

Senate aide says cybersecurity bill is moving (10/19/09) — GovExec.com Legislation to help the government and private sector better prepare for and respond to high-tech attacks against communications infrastructure has a shot at Senate passage this year despite the crowded calendar and potential turf wars, a top Senate aide said on Monday. “Between health care, […]

Cloud Computing: What are the Benefits? (Part II)

Steven Bucci |

October 19, 2009

As we continue to explore cloud computing, we will look at why we consider it, what cloud computing can do for an enterprise that adopts it, and briefly, a few of the different adoption models that might be considered.

Cloud Computing: The Way of the Future (but is the Future Bright or Bleak?)

Steven Bucci |

October 15, 2009

What is cloud computing? Some call it nothing but a fad, and a dangerous one at that. Others believe it is the next big paradigm shift for technology. As with any major transformation, there are numerous nuances and definitions for cloud computing.

DOD Chief Security Officer: Five key Challenges to DOD Cybersecurity

Media Watch |

October 14, 2009

5 key challenges to DOD’s cybersecurity — Defense Systems Robert Lentz, DOD’s retiring chief security officer, identifies achievements and concerns in cybersecurity

Homeland Security chief visits Cyber Crimes Center

Media Watch |

October 14, 2009

Homeland Security chief visits Cyber Crimes Center — latimes.com Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a firsthand look Tuesday at how her agency, which defends the nation’s physical borders, also guards a volatile virtual frontier: cyberspace. Napolitano visited the Cyber Crimes Center, which is operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a discreet office […]

Hathaway Speaks Out

Steven Bucci |

October 14, 2009

Melissa Hathaway finally speaks out about her previous role in two administrations in building a national cybersecurity strategy. She commendably declines to criticize her previous bosses and insists the Obama Administration understands the urgency of cybersecurity. Is she being too kind? The cybersecurity realm is desperate for leadership — and progress.

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