The United States must be aware and focused on combating the threats in cyberspace, a DHS official told members of the House Committee on Homeland Security. “As a nation, it is essential that we are aware of, and focused on, the... (Continue reading)
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)
Greg Schaffer, assistant secretary of DHS’ Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, recently spoke to InformationWeek about US-CERT and the shifting terrain of cyber warfare. Schaffer suggests that much of the perceived “in-fighting” and cyber “turf wars,” often portrayed in media... (Continue reading)