Dale Meyerrose: Supply-Chain Security ‘Frequently Overlooked’

While cybersecurity discussions often focus on networks and enterprises, there is rarely any talk of how vulnerable supply chains are to an IT compromise, according to a private-sector cybersecurity expert.

Speaking at a recent Dubai press conference about the state of cyberspace in the Middle East, Dale W. Meyerrose, vice…

Cyber Commander Sees DoD Cloud Shift

While U.S. Cyber Command’s Keith Alexander testified before Congress and advocated the Defense Department’s move to cloud computing, three companies announced a strategic alliance to address the security concerns that have impeded the progress of the commander’s proposal, C4ISR Journal reported.

Alexander, who also heads the National Security Agency, told a House…

National Intelligence CIO Priscilla Guthrie Resigns

Priscilla Guthrie, CIO of the Office of the Director for National Intelligence, has resigned after approximately 18 months on the job, Federal News Radio reports.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sent out a note to agency employees yesterday, thanking Guthrie for her contributions and announcing Charlene Leubecker…

Harris Amps Up Efforts to Make Cyber a National Priority

In recognition of the ongoing national cybersecurity awareness campaign, Harris Corporation will hold public presentations by its cyber experts to highlight the need to make cyber a national priority, and for cyberspace to become a trusted domain for both private and government sectors.

“Cyberspace is the engine for much of…

Cybersecurity, National Defense Luminaries Slated to Appear at Security Symposium

Top experts in cybersecurity, homeland security and national defense are scheduled to appear at this year’s National Symposium on Homeland Security and Defense, held Oct. 27-29 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Among others, experts include Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; U.S. Northern Command Commander Adm. James Winnefeld, Jr.; Black…

Cyber Experts: Espionage, APTs, Malware among Most Dangerous Cyber Threats

Although cybersecurity experts have their separate ideas on what the most pressing Internet security concern is, they generally agree on one thing: The threat landscape is evolving into more attacks of increasing sophistication.

Here, 10 industry insiders offer their insight into what they believe are the most dangerous cyber threats, ranging from social engineering to cyber espionage.

Thousand Cyber Jobs Head to Fort Meade

Last month, Gen. Keith Alexander was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the head of Cyber Command, which will be headquartered at Fort Meade, Md. According to the Department of Defense, approximately 1,000 personnel will head to Fort Meade as part of the new Command.

“It will be the place where the Department of Homeland Security will come to on…

Harris Opens Cyber Integration Center

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) recently announced its decision to create the nation’s first cyber integration center, which will provide managed hosting services in a trusted environment for federal and commercial clients.

The new Harris Cyber Integration Center will be located on the outer cusp of the Washington Metropolitan area, according to Maj. Gen. Dale Meyerrose, vice president…

Dale Meyerrose on What Cyber Command Means for Government Contracting

Last week, Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander was confirmed as the head of U.S. Cyber Command, which will be responsible for protecting Department of Defense networks. Alexander, who was nominated back in October 2009, was confirmed by the Senate on May 11.

“I think that Gen. Alexander is a great choice to be the…

‘We must change the cyber dialogue,’ says Gen. Dale Meyerrose

During the recent Global Cybersecurity Policy conference, Gen. Dale Meyerrose of Harris Corporation, called on the technical community to become more involved in educating the general public about security issues in cyberspace. Despite the increasing use of cyberspace in our daily functions, how we think about security in cyberspace has not…