Sunday, May 16, 2010

Cyberwar News Updates -- May 16, 2010

Photo: NSA Director Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander: via Wired

Cyber Command Appointment Offers More Questions Than Answers -- Forbes

The US Senate has finally and formally approved the appointment of General Keith B. Alexander as head of its new Cyber Command, a sign that the US is deadly serious about extending its warfighting capabilities to cyberspace. Although there is little argument with a sovereign nation developing structures and capabilities that enable it to defend against adversarial actions, the appointment prompts more questions than it provides answers.

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More News On Cyberwar

NSA chief Alexander confirmed as head of U.S. Cyber Command -- The Hill
NSA head confirmed as chief of US cyber command -- The Register
Gen. Keith Alexander confirmed to head cyber-command -- Washington Post
General Alexander's Confirmation And The Failure Of Cyberwar Transparency -- Forbes
Pentagon works to define rules of cyber warfare -- AP
U.S. struggles to ward off evolving cyber threat -- Reuters
Pentagon says military response to cyber attack possible -- AFP
Pentagon: Cyber attack could prompt US military response -- TG Daily
Policy Official Notes Cybersecurity Challenges -- U.S. Department of Defense
Placing Limits on Cyber War -- Gov Info security

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