Obama turns to 'cyber czar' to protect computer security in many areas, including defenseMay 29th, 2009 Obama setting up better security for computersWASHINGTON — America has for too long failed to adequately protect the security of its computer networks, President Barack Obama said Friday, announcing he will name a new cyber czar to take on the job. Surrounded by a host of government officials, aides and corporate executives, Obama said this is a "transformational moment" for the country, where computer networks are probed and attacked millions of times a day.
After review of computer security, Obama is calling for 'cyber czar' and more awareness of threatMay 29th, 2009 Obama calling for better security for computers
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling digital security a top priority, whether it's guarding the computer systems that keep the lights on in the city and direct airliners to the right runway or those protecting customers who pay their bills online. To oversee an enhanced security system for the nation's computer networks, Obama is creating a "cyber czar" as part of a long-awaited plan stemming from a review he ordered shortly after taking office.
PROMISES, PROMISES: Agency turf wars complicate Obama's cyber security promisesMay 29th, 2009 PROMISES, PROMISES: Battling cyber turf warsWASHINGTON — The digital battlefield is proving to be difficult terrain for President Barack Obama. As he unveiled his plan Friday to make the nation's computer networks more secure, he fulfilled a campaign pledge to make cybersecurity a top priority.
Obama's cyberdefence plan raises privacy concernsJune 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - President Barack Obama's plan to create a new Pentagon cyber command to protect the US from cyber attacks is raising significant privacy and diplomatic concerns. Unveiling the new cyberdefense strategy, Obama had said: "The cybersecurity effort will not - I repeat, will not - include monitoring private sector networks or Internet traffic." But senior Pentagon and military officials say that Obama's assurances may be difficult to guarantee in practice, particularly in trying to monitor the thousands of daily attacks on security systems in the United States, that have set off a race to develop better cyberweapons, New York Times reports.
US to create new military command for cyber warfare: WSJApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States will create a new military command to coordinate the defence of Pentagon computer networks and improve offensive capabilities in cyberwarfare, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The initiative will reshape the military's efforts to protect its networks from attacks by hackers, especially those from countries such as China and Russia, the influential daily said citing unnamed 'current and former officials familiar with the plans.'
The new command will be unveiled within the next few weeks, it said citing Pentagon officials.
US launches all out cyber war against hackersMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Computer hacking is becoming a growing threat and the US Department of Homeland Security sees it as a future battleground. To counter this new menace, the department has instructed the Air Force Office of Special Investigations to launch a cyber war against hackers seeking to disrupt and destroy vital U.S.
Gordon Brown to appoint Britain's first cyber security chiefJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - The British Prime Minister is set to announce the appointment of the nation's first cyber security chief who will be responsible to protect the country from terrorist computer hackers and electronic espionage. Brown's decision comes amid fears that the computer systems of government and business are vulnerable to online attacks from hostile countries and terrorist organisations.
US must focus on protecting critical computer networks from cyber attackOctober 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that the US must focus its efforts on defending its critical networks from cyber attack because it will be difficult to prevent cyber attacks on critical civilian and military computer networks by threatening to punish attackers. "Adversaries in future wars are likely to go after each other's information systems using computer hacking," said Martin C.
New language protects home computersSeptember 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a security language to protect home networks from cyber attacks. Companies, banks and other organisations take internet security very seriously, erecting firewalls and IT departments to protect them from attacks.
Kolkata gears up for fighting against Cyber crime. I vote no cofidenceMay 22nd, 2009 KOLKATA - In order to tackle cyber crime, the Kolkata police joined hands with the Public Relations Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Calcutta Telephones and organised a workshop here to spread awareness about cyber security. Cyber crime still remains a vague phenomenon for most Internet users, as they are not aware as to what actually constitutes cyber crime and what laws are against it.
Social networking sites can help protect youngsters from cyber bullyingMay 12th, 2009 SYDNEY - An inquiry into cyber bullying has revealed that young victims can use friendships on social networking websites to help protect themselves. Gillian Calvert, the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, told the inquiry that cyber bullying should not be viewed as a new phenomenon.
Dhaka plans 10 years' jail for cyber crimeApril 21st, 2009 The Bangladesh government plans to prescribe 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for those involved in cyber crime.A bill approved by the cabinet will be introduced during parliament's session likely to begin in June to ensure legitimacy and security of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This was one of the poll promises made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League along with a vision of a 'Digital Bangladesh 2020'.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates approves Pentagon's creation of new cyber commandJune 23rd, 2009 Gates approves creation of new cyber command
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates has formally ordered the creation of a new military cyber command that will coordinate the Pentagon's efforts to defend its networks and conduct cyberwarfare. A memo signed by Gates on Tuesday asks that U.S.
Hyderabad students learn intricacies of cyber securitySeptember 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Aiming to prevent cyber crimes in the country, students in Hyderabad are learning and mastering the intricacies of cyber security. In the fast developing countries where information technology (IT) has reached the apex, the security of data compiled, stored and transmitted is of utmost import.
UK to turn hackers into cyber security 'top guns'October 8th, 2009 LONDON - A series of online competitions are being planned in Britain with the objective of converting would be computer hackers into cyber security "top guns". Competition organizers said that they are hoping to emulate a similar scheme that is on in the United States.
WASHINGTON - Reports indicate that US President Barrack Obama is planning to create a "cyber czar," a senior White House official who will have broad authority to develop strategy to protect the nation's government-run and private computer networks. According to a report in the Washington Post, the adviser will have the most comprehensive mandate granted to such an official to date and will probably be a member of the National Security Council.
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