Compiled by The Cyber Loop editor
Through the Wormhole: The Secret State’s Mad Scheme to Control the Internet: Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz once famously wrote that “war is the continuation of politics by other means.” A century later, radical French philosopher Michel Foucault turned Clausewitz on his head and declared that “politics is the continuation of war by other means.”
Cybersecurity: Protect the Internet, but How?: Since late last year, members of the U.S. Congress have introduced no less than 34 different bills dealing with information security and Internet policy. Many of these bills are well-meaning, such as the House resolution calling upon Vietnam to “release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom” — even if the bill applies no penalties and, more importantly, appropriates no money.
UK ‘has cyber attack capability’: The U.K. has the ability to launch cyber attacks but does not use it for industrial espionage like some other countries, England’s security minister Lord West said.
Cyber Expert: India a Partner in Fighting Cyber Terrorism: As the threats in cyberspace continue to grow, India will work to combat the threats of cyber terrorism and cyber crime, according to a cybersecurity expert working for an Indian outsourcing firm.
Russian spy ring bust uncovers tech toolkit: The FBI’s case against an alleged deep cover Russian spy ring relies heavily on surveillance of their use of ad hoc Wi-Fi networks, bespoke software, encryption and the web.
Security and Russian Spies: The FBI this week arrested 10 people accused of being Russian spies, an investigation that stretches back to the Clinton White House. According to the FBI, the operation was aimed at placing spies in nongovernmental jobs where they could get insider information without being easily identified. Interestingly enough, the FBI’s arrest was aided by its ability to infiltrate the group’s computers.
Novel cybersecurity approach has plenty of fans—and naysayers: For someone like John Streufert, chief information security officer at the State Department, computer security can seem like a mind-numbing numbers game.
CIA: Cyber Warfare Could ‘Paralyze’ U.S.: In an exclusive interview on “This Week,” host Jake Tapper asked CIA Director Leon Panetta what threat the U.S. is not paying enough attention to.
Boeing in ongoing cyber terrorism fight: One typical morning this year, aircraft giant Boeing logged 3,722 suspicious efforts to gain access to its global computer network.
Meet the FBI’s new top cyber cop: As the FBI’s top cyber cop, Gordon Snow is on the front lines of federal efforts to thwart cyber crime, espionage and potential online terrorist activity.
Novel cybersecurity approach has plenty of fans—and naysayers: For someone like John Streufert, chief information security officer at the State Department, computer security can seem like a mind-numbing numbers game.
DHS front and center in Congress’ cybersecurity debate–again: There’s a new push in Congress to plug agencies’ cybersecurity holes by boosting the Homeland Security Department, an organization that lawmakers have often criticized for its ineffective computer security programs.
Are government Web sites in danger?: Government agencies have spent years building Web sites, improving them and striving to put as many services and applications online as possible. Interactive sites with databases of information, a full complement of services and portals to other government sites have become the norm.
Kyrgyzstan On Verge Of Cyberwar? Not So Much: Cyberwarfare has become one of these buzzwords people just like to use. But in most cases — it isn’t used accurately.
Kraken Botnet Making A Resurgence, Researcher Says: The Kraken botnet — one of the Internet’s largest and most difficult to detect in 2008 — is rearing its ugly head again.
Cybersecurity bill clears Senate hurdle: By voice vote, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a bill that could dramatically reshape how agencies secure their computer networks.
Obama Can Shut Down Internet For 4 Months Under New Emergency Powers: President Obama will be handed the power to shut down the Internet for at least four months without Congressional oversight if the Senate votes for the infamous Internet ‘kill switch’ bill, which was approved by a key Senate committee yesterday and now moves to the floor.
CYBERCOM faces host of challenges as it comes online: As U.S. Cyber Command prepares to come online in October, it faces the most basic of questions: How will it defend against and attack shadowy Internet adversaries it can’t always identify?
Ariane 5 launches Arab and South Korean satellites: Europe’s Ariane 5 commercial launcher carried out another uneventful trek to orbit Saturday night, successfully deploying a powerful broadcasting bird for the Arab world and a unique spacecraft to see and communicate with South Korea.
Designator added to expand cyber capability: The continued development of the Information Dominance Corps has birthed a new officer designator and aligned four others within the 1800 series.
Academy pitches new ‘cyber center’ for mids: The Naval Academy is in the early stages of planning a new, $100 million cyber-warfare education center here on its Yard along the Severn River, top officials said Monday, saying the school needs new facilities to give midshipmen full training in computer warfare.
If War Is Not the Answer…: An explicit U.S. security guarantee protecting the Persian Gulf allies from Iran may look appealing, but it will be difficult to define, tough to credibly implement, and contain its own sizable risks and costs.
China bans armymen from blogging: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has banned Chinese armymen from using blogs on the Internet to protect the servicemen from “online traps” and ensure data confidentiality.
Cyber-Warriors secure defense networks: According to national cyber-security experts, “millions of attempts to penetrate defense digital networks occurred in 2008 and subsequently there have been thousands upon thousands of intrusions into executive agency networks.”
Indian telecom tender excludes Chinese companies: A telecommunications service provider controlled by the Indian government, has excluded Chinese vendors from a tender for supply and installation of mobile telephony equipment, reflecting India’s continuing concern about procuring equipment from Chinese companies.
Cyber Expert: India a Partner in Fighting Cyber Terrorism: As the threats in cyberspace continue to grow, India will work to combat the threats of cyber terrorism and cyber crime, according to a cybersecurity expert working for an Indian outsourcing firm.
Bob Dix of Juniper Networks: The threat has evolved from script kiddies to nefarious forms of criminal activity: After graduating from college, Bob Dix joined the utility industry, and shortly thereafter transitioned into the retail automobile business. After 15 years, he decided to chase his dream of serving his community as an elected official, and subsequently spent the next 12 years as a local government-elected representative.
Gen. Wesley Clark: US Can Stop Cyber Attacks: The increasing number of attacks via cyberspace on U.S. federal and private sector networks can and should be stopped, according to General Wesley Clark.
Symantec Public Sector Boss: Pay Attention To Acquisition Reform: As vice president and general manager of Symantec Public Sector, GiGi Schumm has a hand in everything from the strategic direction of Symantec’s public sector channel to the role of Symantec as a thought leader for cybersecurity and the cyber legislation moving around Capitol Hill.