From Dr. Steven Brown | March 5th, 2010
While we all understand the need to be aware of our surroundings and to remain aware of threats. We must also remember the places that threats could appear. In addition to our normal guards against phishing, viruses, phone calls, etc., we must also be aware of the growing threats presented in social networks. We’ve been told not to click on Web sites that we receive from unsolicited emails. But now, with the hacking of Facebook accounts – even clicking on (so-called) friends’ Web pages can infect our systems.
Read the USA Today article and share your thoughts.
Tags: cyber security, cyberspace, hacking
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From Mary Brown | August 31st, 2009
The annual global cyber security contest is open. Those interested in submitting awareness materials can get additional information here. Three, $250 prizes are being offered for the best submissions.
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From Dr. Steven Brown | July 27th, 2009
According to a federal report, the U.S. is suffering from a shortage of cyber experts. Several reasons include the hiring process, certifications, and insufficient training, and that a federal workforce is needed. However, it is difficult to assume that this shortage of cyber experts leads to an increase in attacks, as the article suggests. We are all familiar with shortages, e.g., nurses, primary doctors, etc., but in this case would a shortage of cyber experts cause a real problem for the U.S. READ ON
Tags: cyber experts, cyber leaders, cyber security, Information Assurance and Security
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From Mary Brown | June 10th, 2009
The subcommittee on research and science education which is part of the House Committee on Science and Technology has begun holding a series of hearings on Cyber Security. Yesterday the focus of the hearing was on R&D and Education. The next hearing is on Policy Review. If you are interested in reading the testimony visit this link and then let us know what you think about government intervention into this arena.
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