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Fixing the Human Capital Issue in Cyber
Written on 19 Jul, 2010 at 10:32 in Cyber Policy | viewed 1 views times | 1 Comment
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has released a new report on the human capital issues currently facing the cybersecurity effort in the United States. The report, titled “A Human Capital Crisis in Cybersecurity,” claims the United States... (Continue reading)
US Rules Out North Korea’s Role in ‘09 Cyber Attacks
Written on 6 Jul, 2010 at 9:33 in Featured Stories | viewed 145 views times | 1 Comment
U.S. authorities have all but ruled out the role of North Korea in the cyber attacks which took place around July 4, 2009. Last July, denial of service attacks hit U.S. and South Korean government networks, making several websites briefly unavailable.... (Continue reading)
Chinese Call for Cooperation – with Limits
Written on 17 Jun, 2010 at 11:29 in Featured Stories | viewed 89 views times | 0 Comments
While many people consider China to be one of the central perpetrators of cyber malfeasance, it is also equally concerned about cyber attacks. As such, the Chinese are now looking to promote greater cooperation on the international stage for cyberspace. Approximately... (Continue reading)
Panel to Recommend Cyber Certification
Written on 7 Jun, 2010 at 9:07 in Cyber Policy | viewed 294 views times | 1 Comment
A commission established to advise President Barack Obama on cybersecurity policy is set to release its recommendations shortly to establish a skilled and extensive cybersecurity workforce. The Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency, created by the Center for Strategic and... (Continue reading)
Gen Alexander: Cybersecurity is an Important Current and Future Challenge
Written on 3 Jun, 2010 at 12:14 in Featured Stories | viewed 220 views times | 1 Comment
The Internet provides great opportunities and “tremendous vulnerabilities,” according to Gen. Keith Alexander, who spoke last week at an event in Washington, DC. “Our data must be protected,” Alexander, who was recently confirmed as the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said... (Continue reading)
Canadian Intelligence Sees Growing Number of Cyber Attacks
Written on 18 May, 2010 at 10:24 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 171 views times | 1 Comment
The rate of cyber attacks against government, industry and university systems is increasing, according to a top secret memo written by the Canadian intelligence service. In a redacted memo obtained by CBC News, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says that the... (Continue reading)
Navy Looks to Secure NextGen Cyber Warriors Through NROTC Scholarships
Written on 26 Apr, 2010 at 8:47 in Cyber Policy | viewed 431 views times | 1 Comment
The U.S. Navy is looking to enhance its current cybersecurity capabilities by granting scholarships to the top twenty percent of contestants competing in the U.S. Cyber Challenge, a cyber war game sponsored by the SANS Institute and the Center for... (Continue reading)
CSIS’ Jim Lewis on the Greatest Threat in Cyberspace
Written on 12 Apr, 2010 at 9:32 in Cyber Policy | viewed 146 views times | 0 Comments
Late last month, Dr. Jim Lewis of the Center for Strategic and International Studies spoke at a local event hosted by the Potomac Officers Club. During his talk, Dr. Lewis discussed the greatest threats facing the U.S., namely cyber espionage.... (Continue reading)
Cyber Espionage is the Real Problem
Written on 25 Mar, 2010 at 14:22 in Featured Stories | viewed 982 views times | 3 Comments
Dr. Jim Lewis sees the issue of economic cyber espionage as the greatest threat the United States currently faces in cyberspace. “The real problem is economic espionage,” Lewis said today at an event hosted by the Potomac Officers... (Continue reading)
Cyber Expert Jim Lewis to Speak in Washington, DC Area
Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 12:11 in Featured Stories | viewed 354 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)
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