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Air Force Wants to Give $104 Million for Cyber Command
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 9:03 in Cyber Policy | viewed 516 views times | 1 Comment
In their prepared testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz outlined their budgetary priorities for cyberspace, including $104 million to support the Air Force’s involvement... (Continue reading)
Cybersecurity Partnerships are ‘Absolutely Critical,’ says Gen. Dale Meyerrose
Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 13:33 in Featured Stories | viewed 836 views times | 4 Comments
Recently, The New New Internet had the opportunity to speak with General Dale Meyerrose (Air Force, ret.) who currently serves as the Vice President and General Manager for Cyberspace Solutions at Harris Corporation. In the interview, Gen Meyerrose discusses... (Continue reading)
Learn to Hack on the Government’s Dime
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 14:26 in Cyber Policy | viewed 575 views times | 0 Comments
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4061, The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which is the first major cyber security legislation to pass the House within the past year. The bill provides increased guidance for the role of NIST and... (Continue reading)
‘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 546 views times | 0 Comments
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)
Refining Combat Capabilities When Considering Cyber War
Written on 23 Nov, 2009 at 12:55 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 86 views times | 0 Comments
With the increased use of cyber attacks in support of combat operations, military units are beginning to consider ways to continue operations despite consistent and pervasive attacks of networks. At a recent Air Force Association symposium, Maj. General Webber of... (Continue reading)
Head of Space Command Points to Cyber Connection
Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 11:50 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 117 views times | 0 Comments
In a recent Air Force Symposium, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, who commands the Air Force’s Space Command, discussed the overlapping nature of cyber and space. According to Gen. Kehler, people do not fully grasp the connection but he is certain... (Continue reading)
Cyber Security Leaders Must Be Flexible
Written on 21 Sep, 2009 at 12:06 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 97 views times | 0 Comments
Lt. Gen. William Lord, Chief of Warfighting Integration and CIO of the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, recently highlighted the need for a flexible command model for cyber security. At a meeting of the Armed Forces Communications... (Continue reading)
Lawmakers Attempt To Save Cybersecurity Air Force Unit
Written on 27 Jul, 2009 at 16:50 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 78 views times | 0 Comments
As apart of an annual budget review by the US Air Force, 98 national guard positions in the Air Forces’ highly-classified cyber security division are scheduled to be cut. Yet three lawmakers, Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Representative Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) and... (Continue reading)
