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Cyber Expert Jim Lewis to Speak in Washington, DC Area
Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 12:11 in Featured Stories | viewed 178 views times | 0 Comments
Jim Lewis, Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and Public Policy Program with the Center for Security and International Studies (CSIS), is widely regarded as one of the premier experts on cybersecurity issues. He headed the CSIS Commission on Cybersecurity for... (Continue reading)
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 803 views times | 0 Comments
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)
Despite the Challenges, ‘Let’s Put Our Trust in Schmidt’
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 18:01 in Featured Stories | viewed 402 views times | 1 Comment
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)
Taliban Finds New Ally in an Unlikely Place, the Porn Industry
Written on 12 Jan, 2010 at 20:39 in Featured Stories | viewed 545 views times | 0 Comments
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)
Jim Lewis Weighs in on current and future trends in cyber security
Written on 29 Dec, 2009 at 17:25 in Cyber Policy | viewed 246 views times | 0 Comments
Jim Lewis of the Center for Security and International Studies recently discussed some of the current and future trends in cyber security with the Council on Foreign Relations. During the interview, Lewis discussed recent reports of US drone vulnerabilities and... (Continue reading)
10 Cyber Security Game Changers to Watch in 2010
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 14:12 in Featured Stories | viewed 849 views times | 4 Comments
The field of cyber security is becoming increasingly relevant to discussions on national security. President Barack Obama placed cyber security in the forefront of his national security policy. In his speech on May 29, 2009, President Obama stated “From now... (Continue reading)
Government Seeks Technology ‘Geeks’ Through Cyber Challenge
Written on 3 Aug, 2009 at 16:35 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 93 views times | 0 Comments
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) announced a new initiative entitled the U.S. Cyber Security Challenge. With participation from the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, the Air Force Association and the SANS Institute, 10,000 tech-savvy high school and college... (Continue reading)
Melissa Hathaway Speaks at CSIS
Written on 16 Jun, 2009 at 14:16 in Featured Stories | viewed 62 views times | 0 Comments
Melissa Hathaway spoke at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Friday with about 100 government and private sector officals. Ms. Hathaway’s speech stressed a need for trust among the public and private sectors as well as international cooperation. “The federal government can’t do [cybersecurity]... (Continue reading)
