SAIC Forges Cyber Education Partnership with Capella University

SAIC (NYSE: SAI) has selected Capella University, an accredited online university targeting working adults, to design an education program for its employees, according to the university.

The program will be created for SAIC employees who enroll in Capella University’s master’s degree program focusing on Information Assurance and Security.

“Cybersecurity is a high growth area for SAIC as it plays…

Cybersecurity Malaysia Launched Workshop to Secure Wireless Networks

Beginning today, CyberSecurity Malaysia will host a five-day workshop focusing on securing wireless networks in order to better secure the nation.

The Computer Network and Wireless Communications Workshop, held in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM)Department of Communication Technology and Network, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, is titled “Secured Wireless Network Towards Secured Nation.”

The workshop will…

DHS Looks to New Cyber Ecosystem

With mounting concern regarding the current security architecture, the Department of Homeland Security is approaching the problem by looking to develop a new cyber ecosystem, rather than patch vulnerabilities in the old system.

During the AFCEA Cybersecurity Symposium in Washington last week, Bruce McConnell counselor to the deputy undersecretary of National Protection and Programs Directorate…

Memo Outlines Cyber Responsibilities for Coordinator, OMB and DHS

A recently released memo has outlined the duties and responsibilities of OMB, DHS and the Cybersecurity Coordinator surrounding cybersecurity efforts.

“DHS oversees critical infrastructure protection, operates the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), oversees implementation of the Trusted Internet Connection initiative, and takes other actions to help secure both the Federal civilian government systems and the private sector,” the…

Cyber Partnerships Critical Defense Official Says

The Department of Defense is working throughout the government and private sector to develop long-term cybersecurity solutions, according to a DoD official. DoD is cognizant of the vital importance of protecting cyberspace, reflected in the Quadrennial Defense Review and the stand-up of Cyber Command, Robert J. Butler, deputy assistant secretary of defense…

U.S. Looks to Develop Early Warning System for Cyber Attacks Targeting Companies

The federal government is looking to begin a program to detect cyber attacks targeting the private sector and government agencies operating critical infrastructure, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The program, called “Perfect Citizen,” would be run by the National Security Agency and would use sensors on computer networks used by critical infrastructure to detect activity which may indicate a…

Innovative? NSF has the Challenge for You

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. …

Senators to President: We Must Act to Combat Cyber Threats

In a letter to President Barack Obama, eight Senators have voiced their concern over the current state of cybersecurity in the United States, outlining their upcoming efforts to make the nation more secure and urging the President to back it.

In the letter, obtained by the SANS Institute, Sens. Harry Reid, Patrick Leahy, Carl Levin, John Kerry, John…

New York Puts Up $2.78 Million for Cyber Training

The state of New York has announced a grant of $2.78 million to the Mohawk Valley Community College to fund a cybersecurity training program. The funds, released through the New York Department of Labor, will be used to train train New York residents in cybersecurity skills.

Sen. Charles E. Schumer said the grant will…

US Rules Out North Korea’s Role in ’09 Cyber Attacks

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. At the time, many cyber experts blamed North Korea for the attacks.

However, it now appears North Korea was not…