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The non-profit Bipartisan Policy Center

The non-profit Bipartisan Policy Center recently hosted Cyber ShockWave - a live, mock cyber attack against the nation. The exercise simulated the government\'s...

Federal News Network Staff

February 18, 2010 5:38 pm

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The non-profit Bipartisan Policy Center recently hosted Cyber ShockWave – a live, mock cyber attack against the nation. The exercise simulated the government’s response to a cyber crisis with former Cabinet and national security experts acting as presidential advisors in the fictional drill. The exercise highlighted the dangers of cyber-terrorism and the government’s preparedness to respond to such an attack.