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More Web attacks, North Korea suspected

More Web attacks, North Korea suspected – washingtonpost.com A fresh wave of cyber attacks that slowed U.S. and South Korean websites this week hit more targets on Thursday, a Web security firm said, while the South’s spy agency has said the hacking may be linked to North Korea. The impact of the attacks, aimed so […]

The Key to Cyber Security is Information Sharing

Information sharing is critical to properly addressing cyber security. Particularly if one subscribes to the public health model versus a military security type model.

‘Pen and Pad’ Session with the Secretary

This afternoon I had the opportunity to participate in a ‘Pen and Pad’ Session with Sec. Napolitano. I joined the session via teleconference, and, like her in-person appearances before the Hill, the media and speaking venues, the Secretary came through loud and clear on her key points and messaging.

What must Pittsburgh learn from Tehran

Tehran is currently running a master class in how not to manage a disaffected crowd; Pittsburgh would do well to learn from Tehran’s mistakes. Many will reject this, on the grounds that law enforcement in the West would never treat a crowd as the Iranian security forces, and particularly the baseej, have done. However, the indiscriminate use of force by police officers at incidents like the most recent RNC, the Poll Tax Riots in London or during the incident in Boston that cost Victoria Snedgrove her life, would suggest otherwise.

Recap of the Symantec Symposium

This week, I attended the Symantec Cyber Symposium. It was a well organized and first class event. At a time when there is a bit of a glut of cyber events, this one stood out.

Bill Lynn Addersses Cyber

DSD Bill Lynn addresses a large group at CSIS on “Protecting the Domain: Cybersecurity as a Defense Priority”. The group was disappointed by the lack of any “new” news from the DSD. He emphasized the importance of Cyber, and that DoD did not want to militarize the internet, but only wanted to protect the “.mil” domain. All this is old news.

Hathaway confirms she's a candidate for cyber chief

Hathaway confirms she’s a candidate for cyber chief — Federal Computer Week Melissa Hathaway, the official that led the Obama administration’s 60-day review of cybersecurity policy, confirmed Friday that she is a candidate for the White House cybersecurity coordinator position.

LTG Alexander calls for a Cyber Monroe Doctrine

During Congressional testimony on Wed 10 June, LTG Keith Alexander, Director of NSA and Cdr of the JFCC-NW, called for a robust response to any cyber intrusion. He said quite plainly that we needed a “Monroe Doctrine” for cyber. This is quite a statement.

Rand Beers Approved by Homeland Security Committee

Homeland Security Today – Beers Approved by Homeland Security Committee On Monday, June 8, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Rand Beers to be under secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The nomination now goes to the full Senate […]

Cyberspace Policy Review, May 2009 – Council on Foreign Relations

Cyberspace Policy Review, May 2009 – Council on Foreign Relations The executive summary of this May 2009 document states, “The President directed a 60-day, comprehensive, “clean-slate” review to assess U.S. policies and structures for cybersecurity. Cybersecurity policy includes strategy, policy, and standards regarding the security of and operations in cyberspace, and encompasses the full range […]