Cyber Storm III Rising
Comments OffDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the beginning of Cyber Storm III—a three-day long, DHS-sponsored exercise that brings together a diverse cross-section of the nation’s cyber incident responders to assess U.S. cyber response capabilities. Cyber Storm III is an exercise scenario that simulates a large-scale cyber attack on critical infrastructure across the nation. The [...]
Alexander Details U.S. Cyber Command Gains
Comments OffBy Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2010 – Establishing U.S. Cyber Command closed the gap that prevented the Defense Department from defending its crucial information networks, the organization’s commander told the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.
Cybercom, based at Fort Meade, Md., merges the offensive and defensive sides of DOD’s cyber world into one [...]
Department of Energy Announces Investments to Address Cybersecurity
Comments OffDOE announced the investment of more than $30 million for ten projects that will address cybersecurity issues facing the nation’s electric grid. Together, these projects represent a significant investment in addressing cybersecurity issues in the nation’s electric infrastructure.
The DOE investments address cyber security concerns from two approaches:
1) research and development on innovative [...]
Cybercom Chief Details Cyberspace Defense
Comments OffBy Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2010 – U.S. Cyber Command stands ready to defend Defense Department networks, but laws and policies must be updated to protect the nation, the organization’s commander said yesterday.
Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander is the first commander of Cybercom, which stood up under U.S. Strategic Command in May, [...]
BAE Systems to Provide Cyber Security to FBI in $40 Million Order
Comments OffBAE Systems was selected to provide critical information security safeguards, including certification and accreditation, to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of FBI computer networks in the United States and around the world. Under a $40 million order, BAE Systems serves as the prime contractor offering information security risk assessments, a form of quality control. The [...]
U.S. Challenges in Addressing Global Cybersecurity and Governance
Comments OffRecent foreign-based intrusions on the computer systems of U.S. federal agencies and commercial companies highlight the vulnerabilities of the interconnected networks that comprise the Internet, as well as the need to adequately address the global security and governance of cyberspace. Federal law and policy give a number of federal entities responsibilities for representing U.S. cyberspace [...]
Boeing Acquires Cyber Security Company Narus
Comments OffBoeing announced acquisition of Narus, a leading provider of real-time network traffic and analytics software used to protect against cyber attacks and persistent threats aimed at large Internet Protocol networks. The acquisition follows a successful partnership between the two companies and advances Boeing’s strategy to offer world-class, scalable, state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions.
Narus employs approximately 150 [...]
Cubic Defense Applications Inc. Acquires Cyber Security Company
Comments OffCubic Defense Applications Inc., the subsidiary of Cubic Corporation acquired Safe Harbor Holdings, Inc., a provider of cyber security hardware and software custom solutions. Acquisition of Safe Harbor Holdings is the first step in Cubic’s strategic cyber initiative to expand the company’s presence in the rapidly growing cyber security market.
Safe Harbor specializes in cyber security [...]
Statement for Chairman Joseph Lieberman
Comments OffOpening Statement for Chairman Joseph Lieberman “Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset: Comprehensive Legislation for the 21st Century”, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, June 15, 2010
The hearing will come to order. Good afternoon and thanks for being here today. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at legislation Senators Collins, Carper and I [...]
Statement of Senator Susan M. Collins
Comments OffOpening Statement of Senator Susan M. Collins “Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010”, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, June 15, 2010
The information revolution touches every aspect of our lives, from personal relationships and entertainment to commerce and the national security information. Cyberspace is a place of great, even unparalleled, power, [...]
