A Public Response to Emerging Exploits Changing the State of HLS Cyber Capacity: Moving to Threat based Active Defense Leveraging new techniques to enhance the collective cyber defenses of the United States
Abstract
The Public Response to Emerging Exploits (PROTeX) concept uses existing capabilities and capacity to focus on three central enablers for a more effective national cyber defense system: Connected networks: Shortcomings in cybersecurity present a national threat that affects government, private industry, academia, and individual citizens, potentially creating great mutual motivation for action. But to take advantage of strength in numbers, all of these parties must be connected in a common network through not only a physical connection but also a social, human connection to be able to share tools, techniques, and technology. Collaborative partnerships: Cybersecurity does not stem from control, but from partnerships. In a close-knit network, everyone has a role to play. Formal and informal public-private partnerships represent a critical tool in building national capacity to address common security challenges across .gov and .com networks. Collective action: To get ahead of our adversaries, the nation must join disparate activities into a coordinated campaign. By using common standards, sharing data, and working together to develop technical innovations, we can greatly improve the capabilities of both the parts and the whole of our connected network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- AD1108706
Entities
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation