US cyber-security 'embarrassing' D:

[Netto Azure]

Should be obvious since the US is such an open society (Compared to parts of the world)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8023793.stm

America's cyber-security has been described as "broken" by one industry expert and as "childlike" by another.

The criticism comes as President Obama prepares to release the results of a review he had ordered.
Tim Mather, chief strategist for security firm RSA, told BBC News: "The approach we have relied on for years has effectively run out of steam."
Alan Paller from security research firm SANS Institute said the government's cyber defences were "embarrassing".
The government review, which will outline a way forward, is expected to be opened up for public comment at the end of this month.
At the same time, President Obama is also expected to announce the appointment of a cyber-security tsar as part of the administration's commitment to make the issue a priority.
For many attending last week's RSA conference in San Francisco, the biggest security event of its kind, such focus is welcome.
"I think we are seeing a real breaking point in security with consumers, business and even government saying enough, no more. Let's rethink how we do this because the system is broken," said Mr Mather.

 

[TTEchidna]

I think it's less because we aren't censoring the shit out of everything, and more because the government's composed of FIFTY BAJILLION OLD PEOPLE who refuse to give up their seats to retire or get a real job. Come now, this is the nation who let a guy who thinks the internet is tubes be in charge of the Senate committee on it.

 

[Halberd Bravo]

I think it's less because we aren't censoring the shit out of everything, and more because the government's composed of FIFTY BAJILLION OLD PEOPLE who refuse to give up their seats to retire or get a real job. Come now, this is the nation who let a guy who thinks the internet is tubes be in charge of the Senate committee on it.

Yeah, that's not about to be lived down anytime soon. ^_^;

Anything that can be done to bolster the cyber-security of the United States, should be done. I'm looking forward to this new report that the government will release.

 

[bell02+]

I think it's less because we aren't censoring the shit out of everything, and more because the government's composed of FIFTY BAJILLION OLD PEOPLE who refuse to give up their seats to retire or get a real job. Come now, this is the nation who let a guy who thinks the internet is tubes be in charge of the Senate committee on it.

^This really

Program wise we can install anything in as in the rest of the world. The only thing left to do is censorship and forcing people to be secure by law. All which are more than bad. It's the price of freedom

 

[TTEchidna]

And I'm glad I have more freedom than security. I could die any day, but I'd rather it be from some complete nutter in an accident than because the government didn't like my opinion of it.

But yeah. Seriously. Old people. Out. Go back to your law firms. Likely anyone would be begging to hire a former Senator or Representative.

 

[Netto Azure]

US needs 'digital warfare force'

The head of America's National Security Agency says that America needs to build a digital warfare force for the future, according to reports.

Lt Gen Keith Alexander, who also heads the Pentagon's new Cyber Command, outlined his views in a report for the House Armed Services subcommittee.

In it, he stated that the US needed to reorganise its offensive and defensive cyber operations.

The general also said more resources and training were needed.

The report, part of which was outlined in an Associated Press news agency story, is due to be presented to the subcommittee on Tuesday.

During the past six months, the Pentagon spent more than £67m ($100m) responding to and repairing damage from cyber attacks and other network problems.

Gen Keith Alexander's new department, to be based in Fort Meade in Maryland, will be part of the US Strategic Command - currently responsible for securing the US military's networks - and will work alongside the US Department of Homeland Security.

It is thought the new department would open in October and be at full strength in 2010.

Well, well...even though this is such an awesome and cool concept. I'm afraid for the future of Net Neutrality...