Who Should Lead U.S. Cybersecurity Efforts
Abstract
Threats to computer systems, government and commercial networks and even private citizens personal information have exploded in recent years, but the U.S. Government has failed to address these threats adequately. One author has stated that the cyber threat[is] the most pervasive and pernicious threat facing the country today. The danger is no longer random teenagers looking for thrills by hacking into the local university network, but sophisticated criminal enterprises looking to steal information or money. The same technologies used to attack financial systems can be unleashed on the Nations critical infrastructure. In 2007, several Cabinet Departments including Defense, Homeland Security, and Commerce were hacked and terabytes of information were exfiltrated by unknown agents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- AD1042583
Entities
People
- Kevin P. Newmeyer
Organizations
- National Defense University