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Evaluating America's Defenses: Cyber Storm Exercise Insights

We'll soon find out, says Andy Purdy, acting director of the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security. Last week, Purdy oversaw the first large-scale mock cyberattack, aimed at gauging the nation's readiness to handle computer-based threats to critical infrastructure. The weeklong exercise, dubbed "Cyber Storm," came three years after the Bush administration signed off on the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. Results of the exercise will be made public this summer. . . Unlock the secrets of the U.S. cyber landscape through Andy Purdy's expertise on safeguarding essential systems.. Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Strategies, National Cybersecurity, Threat Assessment. . Benjamin D. Thomas

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Debate Over Defense Department Role In Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Should the Defense Department assume responsibility for safeguarding the countrys communications infrastructure? A retired Navy vice admiral now working in the private sector said the time has come for public debate on the question. . . .. Should the Defense Department assume responsibility for safeguarding the countrys communications infrastructure? A retired Navy vice admiral now working in the private sector said the time has come for public debate on the question. "Were going to have to make a decision of that magnitude," said Michael McConnell, a retired intelligence officer and former director of the National Security Agency. "What would the FBI say? Or the Judiciary Committee?" he asked. Civilian law enforcement is responsible for investigating cybercrime and network attacks, but McConnell suggested that those agencies do not have the staffing necessary to defend against the terrorist-backed and state-sponsored cyberattacks that are now possible. The link for this article located at FCW is no longer available. . Should the Defense Department assume responsibility for safeguarding the countrys communications inf. should, defense, department, assume, responsibility, safeguarding, countrys, communications. . Anthony Pell

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