Sources say Pentagon planning special command to focus on protecting against cyber attacks

October 1st, 2009 Homeland Security to hire cyber expertsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has given a green light to the Department of Homeland Security to hire up to 1,000 new cyber experts over the next three years, the first major personnel move to fulfill its vow to bolster security of the nation's computer networks. The announcement follows a wave of cyber attacks on federal agencies, including a July assault that knocked government Web sites off the Internet and earlier intrusions into the country's electrical grid.

October 1st, 2009 Homeland Security to hire up to 1K cyber expertsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has given a green light to the Homeland Security Department to be more competitive and choosey as it hires up to 1,000 new cyber experts over the next three years, the first major personnel move to fulfill its vow to bolster security of the nation's computer networks. The announcement follows a wave of cyber attacks on federal agencies, including a July assault that knocked government Web sites off the Internet and earlier intrusions into the country's electrical grid.

July 22nd, 2009 Report: Shortage of cyber experts may hinder govtWASHINGTON — Federal agencies are facing a severe shortage of computer specialists, even as a growing wave of coordinated cyberattacks against the government poses potential national security risks, a private study found. The study describes a fragmented federal cyber force, where no one is in charge of overall planning and government agencies are "on their own and sometimes working at cross purposes or in competition with one another." The report, scheduled to be released Wednesday, arrives in the wake of a series of cyberattacks this month that shut down some U.S.

July 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US believes North Korea was responsible for a massive cyber attack on government and other websites during the past week, Fox News reported Wednesday. An unnamed US defence official told Fox the attack targeted dozens of websites, including the ones for the US Defence Department and the Department of State.

June 23rd, 2009 Gates approves creation of new cyber commandWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates formally ordered the creation Tuesday of a new military cyber command that will coordinate the Pentagon's efforts to defend its networks and conduct cyberwarfare. A three-page memo signed by Gates orders U.S.

May 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Citing the use of GPS and internet phones in the Mumbai terror attack as "the future face of war", President Barack Obama has created a cyber security czar to secure America's digital infrastructure. "Our technological advantage is a key to America's military dominance.

May 29th, 2009 Cyber security, FEMA meeting on Obama's agendaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is to address a 21st century defense threat — protecting the nation against a cyber attack. Obama is scheduled to deliver remarks Friday morning on how the government plans to better secure the nation's computer infrastructure.

May 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The White House Friday moved to stem escalating cyber crime as threats to Internet security and wireless technology grow at an alarming pace. US President Barack Obama announced the creation of a White House office that will coordinate protection of government security, financial systems, air traffic control programmes and other systems.

May 9th, 2009 Pentagon girds for cyber warfareWASHINGTON — Cyber espionage and attacks from well-funded nations or terror groups are the biggest threats to the military's computer networks, a top officer said Thursday. Air Force Gen.

May 9th, 2009 Pentagon wants to beef up for cyber warfareWASHINGTON — Cyber espionage and attacks from well-funded nations or terror groups are the biggest threats to the military's computer networks, a top officer said Thursday. Air Force Gen.

May 6th, 2009 Pentagon to create force for digital warfareWASHINGTON — The U.S. military must reorganize its cyber operations and will use a new command at a Maryland Army facility to create a force for digital warfare, the director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday.

May 5th, 2009 Pentagon cyber command to create force for futureWASHINGTON — The U.S. military is developing plans for a new cyber command at a Maryland Army facility to coordinate digital warfare, but difficult challenges lie ahead as federal agencies try to work with industry to protect critical computer networks nationwide, military officials said Tuesday.

April 23rd, 2009 US adviser says cybersecurity must be joint effortSAN FRANCISCO — The challenge of protecting the government's computer networks is too big for any one agency to handle alone, a top adviser to President Barack Obama said Wednesday. That suggests the administration doesn't intend to consolidate control of U.S.

April 22nd, 2009 Sources: Pentagon planning new cybercommandWASHINGTON — The Pentagon is planning to create a new military command to focus on cyberspace and protect its computer networks from cyberattacks, U.S. officials said Wednesday.

March 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In Indian politics, little moves without the consent of the 'high command' - two words that allude to a party's top leadership. Little surprise then that Congress, Janata Dal-Secular and Bharatiya Janata Party ticket seekers in Karnataka are after the 'high command' or at least those 'close to the high command'.