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Progress Report Finds Administration Has Made Sound Cyber Steps
Written on 15 Jul, 2010 at 11:27 in Cyber Policy | viewed 43 views times | 0 Comments
Back in May 2009, President Barack Obama announced his intention to make cybersecurity an administration priority. The administration released yesterday a progress report on what the administration has accomplished to date. The Cyberspace Policy Review, spearheaded by Melissa Hathaway, offered a... (Continue reading)
Hathaway and Schneier Speak at Cyber Conference
Written on 18 Jun, 2010 at 9:17 in Cyber Policy | viewed 143 views times | 1 Comment
Last week, experts from around 40 countries met at the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Estonia’s capital Tallinn to discuss cybersecurity issues. Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves gave the opening remarks, warning about cyber crime. Melissa Hathaway,... (Continue reading)
NATO Cyber Conference to Convene in Estonia
Written on 11 Jun, 2010 at 8:52 in Cyber Policy | viewed 77 views times | 0 Comments
Later this month, Estonia will host a cybersecurity conference in Tallinn, according to an official at NATO’s Tallinn-based cyber defence centre. “The conference will be attended by various cybersecurity experts and professionals from related disciplines in governments, military and ... (Continue reading)
Melissa Hathaway Outlines Key Questions to Ask About the Cloud
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 9:12 in Cyber Policy | viewed 83 views times | 0 Comments
In an article for GovInfoSecurity, Melissa Hathaway outlines 5 questions chief information officers and chief information security officers should ask regarding the risks and benefits of the cloud. Question 1: “Does your provider ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability with... (Continue reading)
Cybersecurity: A Year in Review
Written on 1 Jun, 2010 at 8:08 in Featured Stories | viewed 443 views times | 4 Comments
This past Saturday, May 29 marked the one year anniversary of the President Barack Obama’s speech on cybersecurity where he said “America’s economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on cybersecurity.” Since that speech, the United States has... (Continue reading)
Sameer Bhalotra to Back Up Howard Schmidt?
Written on 28 May, 2010 at 9:29 in Cyber Policy | viewed 193 views times | 1 Comment
There have been some whispers in the capital that White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt will shortly name Sameer Bhalotra as deputy cybersecurity coordinator. Bhalotra is the senior cybersecurity staffer on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and has... (Continue reading)
Melissa Hathaway Names 9 Cyber Bills to Watch
Written on 25 May, 2010 at 9:42 in Featured Stories | viewed 641 views times | 2 Comments
With cybersecurity becoming an increasingly visible issue, Congress has added its voice to the growing discussion with a number of bills currently pending. Melissa Hathaway, president of Hathaway Global Strategies and former cybersecurity official, recently authored a study of the... (Continue reading)
Cyber Command’s New Head: Gen. Keith Alexander
Written on 18 May, 2010 at 8:56 in Featured Stories | viewed 412 views times | 0 Comments
Last week, Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, was confirmed by the Senate to head the new U.S. Cyber Command. CYBERCOM was created by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates back in June 2009 and the command will... (Continue reading)
Why Successful Partnerships are Critical for Promoting Cybersecurity
Written on 7 May, 2010 at 13:59 in Featured Stories | viewed 599 views times | 5 Comments
Protecting the digital infrastructure is a shared responsibility of governments and private sector participants. Although some may argue that government must take charge, achieving success here will require action from all, including partnerships between governments, within the private sector, and... (Continue reading)
‘I live in a world of nightmares,’ Says French Cyber Expert
Written on 6 May, 2010 at 9:17 in Cyber Policy | viewed 89 views times | 0 Comments
International cybersecurity experts recently discussed ways to promote international cooperation on cybersecurity issues at the Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit held in Texas. The experts also raised their concerns regarding the possibility of a catastrophic event that could cause significant damage to... (Continue reading)
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