US Uses Automated Systems for Cybersecurity
The United States is currently experiencing a dearth in skilled cyber professionals, particularly in government service. In an effort to make up for the talent trough, the United Staes is looking to automate portions of the jobs that cyber professionals would be conducting, according to ComputerWeekly.com. Brig. Gen. Charles Shugg, deputy commander of the 24th [...]
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which is the first major cybersecurity legislation to pass the House within the past year. The bill provides increased guidance for the role of NIST and NSF, looks to promote education and awareness efforts, coordinate R&D in the cyber realm and seeks [...]
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The U.S. 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 the U.S. Air Force’s development of its cyberspace mission from 2006 till his retirement in July 2009. [...]
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