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Pentagon to Help Homeland Security Fight Cyber-attacks on U.S. Soil

October 21st, 2010 | No Comments

The new rules allow the Department of Homeland Security to take advantage of the military’s cyber-warfare experts and the intelligence capabilities of the National Security Agency in case of attack. – The Obama administration changed federal policy allowing the military to
step in and assist during a cyber-attack on domestic soil, reported the New
York Times on Oct. 21.
With the exception of natural disasters, the military cannot deploy units
within the country’s borders. Even for natural di…

Controversial Cyber-Bill Passes Senate Homeland Security Committee

June 24th, 2010 | No Comments

A U.S. senate committee has approved a sweeping piece of legislation that creates a new cyber-security office within the White House and expands the authority of the Department of Homeland Security in securing critical infrastructure. – A U.S. Senate committee has given the thumbs up to a controversial cyber-security bill that some claim expands executive powers too far in the event of a cyber-attack.
The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (PDF)
was approved by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee …

Homeland Security Picks Agito, Rivada

December 8th, 2009 | No Comments

Agito Networks and Rivada Networks team to deploy an interoperable communications extension using VOIP in a mobile-deployable first responder communications solution.
– Agito Networks and Rivada Networks have been selected to aid in emergency
response support for homeland security and defense missions. The companies’
ICE24 (Interoperable Communications Extension) is an interoperable,
mobile-deployable first responder communications solution allowing
interoperab…

Department of Homeland Security on Lookout for IT Security Pros

October 1st, 2009 | No Comments

The Obama administration gives the Department of Homeland Security approval to hire as many as 1,000 cyber-security experts during the next three years. According to DHS, officials are aiming to fill a number of different positions in areas such as vulnerability detection and network and systems engineering.
– The Department of Homeland Security has gotten the OK to hire as many as
1,000 new IT pros during the next three years to bolster cyber-security.
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano made the announcement Oct. 1 during remarks
tied to the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The new hiring
…

Magic Madjer makes football history

July 4th, 2009 | No Comments

When Rabeh Madjer started playing football in his homeland at the age of 11, he never imagined that one day he would lift the European Cup. However, in 1987, the celebrated striker became the first Arab player to reach the pinnacle of club football, instantly providing inspiration for other Arabs