Cyber Command
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The U.S. Cyber Command - or CYBERCOM - officially became operational in late May. But observers inside the military and out still aren\'t sure what the command is supposed to do: protect the Pentagon\'s networks, strike out at enemies, seal up civilian vulnerabilities, or some combination of all three. CYBERCOM officials insist they have no interest in taking over the security of the Internet, but Pentagon officials have floated the idea the Defense Department might start a protective program for civilian networks.
June 07, 2010 -
Two cyber leaders concur on importance of moving past forensics to risk mitigation.
June 07, 2010 -
Gen. Keith Alexander calls for the Cyber Command to have real time understanding of what\'s going on in their computer networks. He also calls for a common operational picture as a part of improving situational awareness. Alexander also says DoD is putting a lot of effort and focus on ensuring privacy and civil liberties laws and regulations are followed.
June 04, 2010 -
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn\'s op-ed piece about U.S. Cyber Command.
June 03, 2010 -
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New Cyber Command will better integrate existing and new computer network defense capabilities. DoD right now is spread too thin to protect its 15,000 networks and 7 million computing devices. The military too often is playing catch up to cyber attacks.
May 13, 2010 -
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Nominee says a cyber war in and of itself would not exist, but more likely would be a part of a larger military campaign.
April 20, 2010 -
Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander tells lawmakers that the organization \"will not militarize cyberspace.\" He also details how the Cyber Command will help DHS protect .gov and .com networks. Senate Armed Services Members say Alexander is well-qualified to lead the command.
April 16, 2010 -
Hackers exploit new Java zero-day bug, Cyberwar Nominee Sees Gaps in Law
April 15, 2010 -
Bill would make cybersecurity diplomatic priority, NSA on the Flash-Media Hunt, Senate stalls cyber commander to probe digital war
April 13, 2010