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Survey Reveals Cyberattack Preparedness Levels in Infrastructure Firms

Nearly half of those who work in critical infrastructure systems worldwide expect their company to be targeted by a computer attack over the next year, a new survey has found.. About one-third of the respondents say their company is "extremely" prepared to deal with it, according to the survey (PDF) released today by security company Symantec. Another 36 percent to 41 percent (depending on the type of attack) say their company is "somewhat" prepared to deal with attacks that range from attempted theft and modification or destruction of data to shutting down computer networks and manipulating physical equipment through control networks. And 6 percent to 9 percent (depending on attack type) said their companies are "extremely unprepared" to deal with those various attacks. The link for this article located at CNET is no longer available. . A recent poll indicates that the majority of construction companies are confident in their defenses against cyber threats, showcasing differing levels of security measures.. Cyberattack Readiness, Critical Infrastructure Security, Attack Preparedness. . Alex

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Richard Clarke On Cybersecurity Threats To National Defense

The nation must prepare for the worst-case scenario when it comes to securing the Internet, warned Richard Clarke, President Bush's special advisor on cyberspace security, on Wednesday. "We haven't patched the holes literally or figuratively. We have a system that's vulnerable . . . . The nation must prepare for the worst-case scenario when it comes to securing the Internet, warned Richard Clarke, President Bush's special advisor on cyberspace security, on Wednesday. "We haven't patched the holes literally or figuratively. We have a system that's vulnerable to sophisticated attackers, not just the 14-year-olds," Clarke said. The possibility of a cyberattack in the magnitude of the physical attacks of Sept. 11 could result in "catastrophic damage to our economy" and possibly damage the national defense system, he said. Clarke spoke at a dinner here hosted by Microsoft as part of its Trusted Computing Forum on security and privacy issues. The link for this article located at CRN is no longer available. . Anticipate grave outcomes in digital security; Richard Clarke cautions about possible devastating effects on national security.. Cybersecurity Preparedness, Internet Security Risks, National Defense Concerns, Sophisticated Cyber Attacks. . Anthony Pell

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