Can Critical Electric Infrastructure Act Fix It?

May 21, 2009 by ADMIN · Leave a Comment

By Sean Sherman at Tripwire

Don’t get me wrong. I thing pressure should be applied to change the process of protecting our nations cyber infrastructure, including utilities. But this solution doesn’t sound new. The problems are systemic, starting with not understanding the threat, knee-jerk reactions to fearful statements, and underfunding of security programs. A real solution should address these failings.

ISR News: Cyber Insecurity Threatens R&D

March 22, 2009 by ADMIN · Leave a Comment

Excerpts From FCW.com

“We need significant, sustained efforts in education at every level to hope to meet the challenges posed by cybersecurity and privacy challenges,” he said. “We do not currently have the infrastructure to switch into high gear right away, nor do we have the students available.”