Top experts on White House cyber proposal
Top experts on White House cyber proposal In an effort to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity, the Obama administration last month released a strategy that stresses international collaboration and provides guidelines on what action to take against adversaries who use the Internet to launch attacks on the nation. Here, seven industry experts share their insight on and [...]
As the federal government continues to pursue areas such as telework, mobility and cloud, cyber risks will become more apparent. It also means that cybersecurity will continue to be a top market for the government contracting industry. A recent article from Washington Technology outlines the cyber needs of many federal agencies as they work to [...]
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Let the Cyber-War Games Begin: DHS Kicks Off Cyber Storm III to Test Internet Preparedness
September 28, 2010 1 CommentDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday announced the launch of Cyber Storm III—a three-day long, DHS-sponsored drill that aims to examine the nation’s response capabilities in the event of a cyber attack. “Securing America’s cyber infrastructure requires close coordination with our federal, state, international and private-sector partners,” Napolitano said. “Exercises like Cyber Storm [...]
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The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals for projects which will design innovative cyber infrastructure but is currently not receiving federal funding. “Eligible projects include development, deployment, research, and education necessary to create cyber infrastructure, or creation of cyber infrastructure that will enable innovative science and education,” according to the announcement. “Proposals submitted to STCI [...]
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