Lawmaker urges Obama to appoint cybersecurity coordinator — Federal Computer Week The chairwoman of a House subcommittee that oversees cybersecurity today called on President Barack Obama to quickly appoint a cybersecurity coordinator. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) said it was important to have a cybersecurity official in the White House with access to the president to […]
While Melissa Hathaway has left her government position, she certainly has not left the fight to secure America’s interests in cybersecurity.
On National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Some Ways That Average Computer User Can Contribute To Their Own & Nation’s Preparedness “The theme for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2009 is ‘Our Shared Responsibility’ to reinforce the message that all computer users, not just industry and government, have a responsibility to practice good ‘cyber hygiene’ and to […]
When he submitted his resignation in March of this past year, Rod Beckstrom, the then-Director of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) delivered one of the more incendiary “I quit” letters. It would seem, as undiplomatic as Beckstrom’s resignation may have been by typical Washington standards, his ability to “call ‘em like you see them” was accurate.
I had a wonderful opportunity this past weekend to gain some insights into the cyber security priorities and concerns out in the real world – beyond the Beltway and being implemented in real life.
Terrorists nearing ability to launch big cyberattacks against U.S. – Nextgov The biggest threat to U.S. computer networks is terrorist organizations that will purchase software code from cybercriminals to penetrate sensitive systems, a possibility that could be just a few years away, information security and former intelligence officials said on Friday.
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.
Cybersecurity Research Bill Goes to Markup: CQ Homeland Security A House Science and Technology subcommittee will mark up draft legislation that would require the main federal agencies responsible for cybersecurity research to develop a joint strategic plan. “Computer technology changes very quickly, and we need to make sure that the federal government stays ahead of […]
IBM hosted a superb conference for its defense clients in Europe this past week. Several key issues discussed were the proper balance between security and privacy, the need for information sharing, and importance of a public education campaign to achieve real cyber “personal hygiene.” Numerous different approaches were raised and considered, each coming from the experiences and the different governments and cultures represented.
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