Booz Allen Study Finds US Environment Fosters Cyber Power

The U.S. and U.K. are leading the ranks for their ability to withstand cyber attacks, Booz Allen Hamilton reported Friday.

Booz Allen sponsored a study developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which assessed 19 of the world’s leading economies. The company reported the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany and Canada are “leading the way into the digital…

CNAS Releases Report to Aid Policymakers Approach Cyber Insecurity

To help U.S. policymakers address the increasing problem of cyber insecurity, the Center for a New American Security has released a two-volume report that features insight by industry experts on cybersecurity strategy, policy and technology.

Titled “America’s Cyber Future: Security and Prosperity in the Information Age,” the report was written…

UMUC Hosts Black-tie Cyber Gala to Highlight New Program, Next-gen Cyber Warriors

Cyber enthusiasts should dust off their black ties for the University of Maryland University College’s gala event An Evening in Cyberspace, which promises to bring together government and private-sector leaders with cyber scholars and researchers.

The black-tie event will toast the the university’s new cybersecurity programs and provide opportunities to fund scholarships for students entering these…

Cyber Debate Finds No Exaggeration in Threat of Cyber War

During a moderated debate held at the Newseum earlier this week, cyber heavy weights came together to discuss whether or not the threat of cyber war has been exaggerated. The debate featured Mike McConnell, former DNI and currently serving at Booz Allen, Bruce Schneier, a security technologist, Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the…

Mike McConnell: Debate will Continue until ‘Catastrophic Event’ Happens

Mike McConnell, former director of national intelligence, believes the United States is not moving quickly and effectively enough to secure the nation’s networks.

Speaking at the “Cyber 1.0” conference, McConnell said prior to leaving the federal sector, he advocated for the creating of an “independent specified command” that would be responsible for securing civilian…

Upcoming Debate on Whether “The Cyber War Threat Has Been Grossly Exaggerated”

Intelligence Squared U.S. will be coming to Washington, DC on June 8, 2010 to host a live debate that will discuss the proposition that “The Cyber War Threat Has Been Grossly Exaggerated.” The event will be hosted at the Newseum and will feature Mike McConnell, former DNI and presently SVP at Booz Allen, Marc Rotenberg, executive director…

Cyber: A General Perspective

Over the weekend, Adm. Mike McConnell, former DNI and presently heading the cyber effort at Booz Allen, published an article in The Washington Post calling for a new strategy and thought process for cybersecurity in the United States. The article highlighted a number of key strategies McConnell believes the nation should look…

“Our cyber-defenses are woefully lacking,” says former DNI Mike McConnell

Mike McConnell, former DNI and currently heading the cyber effort at Booz Allen, is intimately acquainted with the current level of US cyber defenses. Over the weekend, McConnell wrote an article published in The Washington Post which discussed how the US could go about winning the cyber war that many experts believe we…

Cyber Problems Will Remain, Says Northrop Grumman’s Bob Brammer

As troubling news emerges about America not being ready for a potential cyber war, more companies are becoming acutely aware of the importance of preparing for web-based attacks.

“If we went to war today in a cyber war, we would lose,” said former Director of National Security and National Intelligence Michael McConnell during…

We Would Lose Cyberwar says former DNI Mike McConnell

Cyberwar is increasingly entering into the mindset of policy makers. Earlier this month, DNI Dennis Blair outlined the cyber threat in his Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, saying that “The United States confronts a dangerous combination of known and unknown vulnerabilities, strong and rapidly expanding adversary capabilities, and…