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Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems

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control, cybersecurity, departmentofdefense, encryption, nationalsecuritypolicy, operationalsecurity, passwords, reports, Security technology, vulnerabilities, weapons

The US Government Accounting Office just published a new report: “Weapons Systems Cyber Security: DOD Just Beginning to Grapple with Scale of Vulnerabilities” (summary here). The upshot won’t be a surprise to any of my regular readers: they’re vulnerable. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD’s modern military capabilities. However, they … Read More “Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems” »

The US National Cyber Strategy

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cybersecurity, defense, nationalsecuritypolicy, Security technology, securitypolicies

Last month, the White House released the “National Cyber Strategy of the United States of America. I generally don’t have much to say about these sorts of documents. They’re filled with broad generalities. Who can argue with: Defend the homeland by protecting networks, systems, functions, and data; Promote American prosperity by nurturing a secure, thriving … Read More “The US National Cyber Strategy” »

How the US Military Can Better Keep Hackers

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cybersecurity, hacking, military, Security technology

Interesting commentary: The military is an impossible place for hackers thanks to antiquated career management, forced time away from technical positions, lack of mission, non-technical mid- and senior-level leadership, and staggering pay gaps, among other issues. It is possible the military needs a cyber corps in the future, but by accelerating promotions, offering graduate school … Read More “How the US Military Can Better Keep Hackers” »

Free Societies are at a Disadvantage in National Cybersecurity

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cyberattack, cybercrime, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, nationalsecuritypolicy, privacy, Security technology

Jack Goldsmith and Stuart Russell just published an interesting paper, making the case that free and democratic nations are at a structural disadvantage in nation-on-nation cyberattack and defense. From a blog post: It seeks to explain why the United States is struggling to deal with the “soft” cyber operations that have been so prevalent in … Read More “Free Societies are at a Disadvantage in National Cybersecurity” »

New iPhone OS May Include Device-Unlocking Security

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apple, cybersecurity, ios, iphone, operatingsystems, Security technology, securityengineering

iOS 12, the next release of Apple’s iPhone operating system, may include features to prevent someone from unlocking your phone without your permission: The feature essentially forces users to unlock the iPhone with the passcode when connecting it to a USB accessory everytime the phone has not been unlocked for one hour. That includes the … Read More “New iPhone OS May Include Device-Unlocking Security” »

The US Is Unprepared for Election-Related Hacking in 2018

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cyberattack, cybersecurity, nationalsecuritypolicy, Security technology, securityawareness, voting

This survey and report is not surprising: The survey of nearly forty Republican and Democratic campaign operatives, administered through November and December 2017, revealed that American political campaign staff — primarily working at the state and congressional levels — are not only unprepared for possible cyber attacks, but remain generally unconcerned about the threat. The … Read More “The US Is Unprepared for Election-Related Hacking in 2018” »