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The Economic Consequences of Cyber Attacks: An Interview with Scott Borg

The Economic Consequences of Cyber Attacks: An Interview with Scott Borg

The threats emanating from cyberspace are becoming consistent features in the news. Earlier this year, Google revealed it and dozens of other companies had come under cyber attack. Cyber criminals have stolen millions of dollars and the intellectual property of... (Continue reading)

Melissa Hathaway Awarded Top Honor by Internet Security Alliance

Melissa Hathaway Awarded Top Honor by Internet Security Alliance

The Internet Security Alliance (ISA) has awarded Melissa Hathaway the Dave McCurdy Internet Security Award, in recognition of her contribution to strengthening cyber security. The award recognizes Hathaway’s contribution to US national cyber security in her role in conducting the... (Continue reading)

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

'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)

The Chinese Are Coming: Cyber Espionage Targets Government Contractors

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

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?

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

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

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’

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

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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