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SANS Institute - Special Webcast: Cyber Terrorism: Fact or Fiction - 0 views

  • The topic of Cyber Terrorism has been a subject of many debates as to the reality of a significant event-taking place at the click of the button. In recent media coverage we've seen the London & Spain train bombings being triggered remotely using one of the most world's most adopted technologies, a cell phone. Who would ever think that someone would use a cell phone as a trigger point for detonating a bomb? Additionally, who would ever think that a terrorist organization would realize that all cell phones on the same cellular network receives their time/date from the same network timeserver so everyone has the correct time. This has allowed them to conduct simultaneous attacks via sms or speed dial on their phone.
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    The topic of Cyber Terrorism has been a subject of many debates as to the reality of a significant event-taking place at the click of the button. In recent media coverage we've seen the London & Spain train bombings being triggered remotely using one of the most world's most adopted technologies, a cell phone. Who would ever think that someone would use a cell phone as a trigger point for detonating a bomb? Additionally, who would ever think that a terrorist organization would realize that all cell phones on the same cellular network receives their time/date from the same network timeserver so everyone has the correct time. This has allowed them to conduct simultaneous attacks via sms or speed dial on their phone.
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Obama hints at cybersecurity shake-up with review: NSA "James L. Jones, a former Marine... - 0 views

  • "Our cybersecurity approach to date has not kept up with the threats we've seen."
  • James L. Jones, a former Marine Corps commandant who warned at a speech in Munich over the weekend that terrorists could use "cyber-technologies" to cause catastrophic damage.
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Innovations in software, engineering, pharmaceuticals and other fields are being stolen... - 0 views

  • The first responsibility of any president is to protect the American people. President Barack Obama will provide the leadership and strategies to strengthen our security at home.
  • Barack Obama and Joe Biden's strategy for securing the homeland against 21st century threats is focused on preventing terrorist attacks on our homeland, preparing and planning for emergencies and investing in strong response and recovery capabilities. Obama and Biden will strengthen our homeland against all hazards
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  • Barack Obama and Joe Biden -- working with private industry, the research community and our citizens -- will lead an effort to build a trustworthy and accountable cyber infrastructure that is resilient, protects America's competitive advantage, and advances our national and homeland security.
  • Strengthen Federal Leadership on Cyber Security
  • ensure that the federal government works with states, localities, and the private sector as a true partner in prevention, mitigation, and response.
  • Work with the private sector to establish tough new standards for cyber security and physical resilience.
  • Work with industry to develop the systems necessary to protect our nation's trade secrets and our research and development
  • Mandate Standards for Securing Personal Data and Require Companies to Disclose Personal Information Data Breaches:
  • Prepare Effective Emergency Response Plans:
  • Working with State and Local Governments and the Private Sector:
  • Create a National Infrastructure Protection Plan:
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    The first responsibility of any president is to protect the American people. President Barack Obama will provide the leadership and strategies to strengthen our security at home.
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