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Preparations for Cyber Command Underway
Written on 17 Mar, 2010 at 8:23 in Cyber Policy | viewed 745 views times | 2 Comments
Preparations to officially establish the U.S. Cyber Command are underway, according to a senior U.S. military official. Air Force Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, said in a written statement submitted to the House Armed... (Continue reading)
Air Force Wants to Give $104 Million for Cyber Command
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 9:03 in Cyber Policy | viewed 538 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)
China Claims US has ‘Cyberarmy’ and ‘Hacker Brigade’
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 12:49 in Cyber Policy | viewed 561 views times | 0 Comments
Since the cyber attacks against Google earlier this month, China and the US have engaged in a ‘war of words’ over cyberspace policy. Over the weekend, China accused the US of conducting cyber warfare. The People’s Daily, a Chinese government run... (Continue reading)
Cyber Expert Advocates Moving Cyber Defense Forward in 2010
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 at 19:01 in Cyber Policy | viewed 308 views times | 0 Comments
Keith Rhodes, senior vice president and chief technology officer with QinetiQ North America’ Mission Solutions Group, authored a recent article for DefenseNews.com, in which he advocates for the US to move forward in cyber defense measures in 2010. With the... (Continue reading)
Fort Meade should be new Cyber Command says Senators
Written on 10 Dec, 2009 at 11:45 in Cyber Policy | viewed 251 views times | 0 Comments
At a recent meeting of the BWI Business Partnership in Maryland, Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski highlighted their desire to place the new Cyber Command at or around Fort Meade, the present headquarters of the National Security Agency. Earlier... (Continue reading)
Cyber Jargon YOU Need To Know
Written on 9 Nov, 2009 at 10:14 in Featured Stories | viewed 290 views times | 0 Comments
As the use of the internet and technology grows, so do its terms and definitions. Here is a rundown of today’s most frequently used cyber terms. We left something out? Please feel free to leave a comment below to further enhance... (Continue reading)
Alexander Picked to Head Cyber Command
Written on 20 Oct, 2009 at 8:51 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 220 views times | 0 Comments
The Department of Defense announced that Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, current director of the NSA, was nominated by President Obama to head the DoD’s new Cyber Command. Alexander will be promoted to a four star general and will be responsible... (Continue reading)
Navy to Create Cyber Command
Written on 5 Oct, 2009 at 8:50 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 195 views times | 0 Comments
The Navy will set up a coordinated Cyber Command to improve cyber capabilities according to the Chief of Naval Operations. The new unit will function as the Navy’s contribution to the overall Cyber Command being set up within the DoD. The... (Continue reading)
Head of Space Command Points to Cyber Connection
Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 11:50 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 122 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)
10 Cyber Security Game Changers to Watch in 2010
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 14:12 in Featured Stories | viewed 988 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)
