FORT MEADE, Md., Sept. 27, 2011 — Recognizing there’s no cookie-cutter formula for a “cyber warrior,” the outgoing chief of staff at U.S. Cyber Command said the strong, diverse capabilities already in place will provide the foundation for the military’s professional cyb...
A cyber-terrorism attack could cripple America’s electric grid, shutting down everything from communications to transportation to law enforcement. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says such an attack could be America’s “next Pearl Harbor.” Are we prepared to protect our po...
via InformationWeek Government An increase in high-profile and sophisticated cyber attacks in the United States is pushing the FBI to bolster its ability to fight cybercrime and foster stronger cybersecurity, its director told Congress this week. The FBI has been called to investigate cyber attacks ...
via VentureBeat FBI director Robert Mueller told Congress today that the bureau intends to ramp up its focus on battling cyber attacks and threats during the next two years, according to Bloomberg. “We will increasingly put emphasis on addressing cyber threats in all of their variations,”...
via FoxNews.com While many Americans worry about terrorists attacking transportation systems or national landmarks, experts say the more likely target is at their fingertips. With more and more people, businesses, and government agencies conducting their business online, cyberspace has become especi...
via BND.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The United States is still “hugely vulnerable” to cyber attacks, but so are most other nations, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday. “We’re way late” in preparing to defend critical computer systems from...