Friday, September 24, 2010

Cyber Command News Updates -- September 24, 2010

Cyber Command Chief Proposes Secure Network For Government, Key Industries -- Washington Post

The commander of the new Pentagon unit charged with protecting the military's computer networks wants to create a "secure" network for government computer systems and those of critical industries, such as power and water.

That strategy of walling off critical computer networks from the rest of the Internet "is probably where you're going to get to, and it makes a lot of sense," said Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander, who heads the recently launched U.S. Cyber Command. Alexander also directs the National Security Agency, which conducts electronic surveillance on foreign targets.

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More News On Cyber Command

Alexander Details U.S. Cyber Command Gains -- U.S. Department of Defense
Cyberwar Chief Calls for Secure Computer Network -- New York Times
Cyber Command Director: U.S. Needs To Secure Critical Infrastructure -- Mil-Tech
US reviewing ways to fight cyber attacks: general -- AFP
Cyber Command chief suggests Pentagon networks are vulnerable -- Christian Science Monitor
Cyber Command Chief Warns of National Vulnerabilities -- Signal Online
Gaps in authority hamper military against cyber-attacks -- Washington Times
Cybercom Chief: Cyber Criminals Steal $300 Millions’ Worth of Intellectual Property Every Year -- The New New Internet
Pentagon Faces Massive Cyber Threats -- Voice of America
Agencies aim to bolster cybersecurity -- Washington Post
U.S. military eyes cyber defenses for banks, grid -- Reuters
Military’s Cyber Commander Swears: “No Role” in Civilian Networks -- The Danger Room
NSA chief envisions 'secure zone' on Internet to guard against attacks -- The Hill
Warriors in the battle for cyberspace -- Washington Post
White House reviews nation's cybersecurity -- Washington Post

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