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‘There’s a Tendency for Us to Depend Too Much on Security’ says Lt. Gen. Elder

Written on 4 Feb, 2010 at 14:58 in Featured Stories | viewed 197 views times | 0 Comments
'There's a Tendency for Us to Depend Too Much on Security' says Lt. Gen. Elder

The US military depends upon its networks to carry out day to day operations throughout the world. The Air Force has perhaps the greatest need as its forces need to remain connected over vast distances. Lt. Gen. Bob Elder headed... (Continue reading)

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The Chinese Are Coming: Cyber Espionage Targets Government Contractors

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 14:31 in Featured Stories | viewed 441 views times | 0 Comments
The Chinese Are Coming: Cyber Espionage Targets Government Contractors

US government networks are consistently probed for vulnerabilities by hackers and foreign intelligence agencies. The difficulty of attribution combined with the ease of access and decreased physical risk makes cyber espionage a favorite tool of more advanced intelligence services. Foreign governments... (Continue reading)

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My Computer is More Secure Than Yours, or Not- the PC vs. Mac Security Debate

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 20:05 in Featured Stories | viewed 1,129 views times | 8 Comments
My Computer is More Secure Than Yours, or Not- the PC vs. Mac Security Debate

With cyber exploits filling the news recently and more and more organizations experiencing cyber attacks, we are often left with the question of which computer platform provides better security? A survey conducted by ESET and released in November found that... (Continue reading)

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Most Sectors Not Prepared for Cyber Attack yet the Chinese are Best at Cyber Security?

Written on 28 Jan, 2010 at 17:49 in Featured Stories | viewed 510 views times | 0 Comments
Most Sectors Not Prepared for Cyber Attack yet the Chinese are Best at Cyber Security?

The US is perhaps the most networked nation in the world. We utilize information technology networks to conduct business, bank, shop and even conduct warfare. One of the greatest assets of the US infrastructure is the prevalence of IT networks.... (Continue reading)

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Don’t Put a Flash Drive in Your PC, Put Your PC in a Flash Drive

Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 20:30 in Featured Stories | viewed 513 views times | 0 Comments
Don't Put a Flash Drive in Your PC, Put Your PC in a Flash Drive

The New New Internet has learned that Lockheed Martin has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the relationship between data portability and security. The Problem The evolution of data storage has come a long way since the days of the floppy... (Continue reading)

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Obama Administration Backs Off Net Neutrality

Written on 20 Jan, 2010 at 21:22 in Featured Stories | viewed 140 views times | 0 Comments
Obama Administration Backs Off Net Neutrality

The Internet has now been around for approximately two decades and serves as a useful tool for millions of users throughout the world. We use the Internet to conduct business, communicate and acquire news. Our phones are even connected to... (Continue reading)

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Despite the Challenges, ‘Let’s Put Our Trust in Schmidt’

Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 18:01 in Featured Stories | viewed 231 views times | 0 Comments
Despite the Challenges, ‘Let’s Put Our Trust in Schmidt’

In December, President Obama announced the appointment of Howard Schmidt to the position of cyber security coordinator, which has sat vacant since its creation in May 2009. Schmidt, a veteran of industry and previous administrations, will be responsible for coordinating... (Continue reading)

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Government Contractors: Defenders of Our Networks

Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 14:32 in Featured Stories | viewed 185 views times | 0 Comments
Government Contractors: Defenders of Our Networks

Despite the issues of in-sourcing and Secretary of Defense Gate’s cuts to military hardware programs, government contractors are seeking to diversify their offerings by moving into the cyber security realm. The US government is presently ill-equipped to handle the range... (Continue reading)

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Taliban Finds New Ally in an Unlikely Place, the Porn Industry

Written on 12 Jan, 2010 at 20:39 in Featured Stories | viewed 369 views times | 0 Comments
Taliban Finds New Ally in an Unlikely Place, the Porn Industry

Despite a seeming contradiction, Taliban insurgents are able to get aid from an unlikely source, the porn industry. Late last year, news reports suggested that insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan are able to intercept live video feeds from unmanned aerial... (Continue reading)

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Interview with Mark Orndorff of DISA, part II

Written on 11 Jan, 2010 at 14:08 in Featured Stories | viewed 341 views times | 0 Comments
Interview with Mark Orndorff of DISA, part II

In part I (available here) of our interview with Mark Orndorff, head of Information Assurance at DISA, we learned about some of the key areas DISA is focusing on along with how he seeks to balance the need for warfighters... (Continue reading)

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