RSS
Subscribe to magazine
Follow us on:
  • Recommend:
  • 0 Comments

Dawn of the Superworm

Experts warn that the Slammer worm is a harbinger of worse strains to come.

By Daniel Tynan, PCW Print   

A Strategy to Protect Cyberspace

In February the White House released the final draft of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, a set of guidelines establishing broad targets for Internet security in the public and private sectors. Here are its primary goals:

  • Establish a security response system by expanding the federal Cyber Warning and Information Network and increasing communication with private companies.

  • Reduce online vulnerabilities by increasing prosecution of cybercrime and encouraging Internet users to adopt improved security protocols, policies, and practices.

  • Encourage security awareness and training through a public service campaign; launch a joint public and private task force to help technology companies promote security to small businesses and to consumers.

  • Secure government-controlled cyberspace through greater use of security-assessment and policy-enforcement tools; review the need for stronger and expanded access-control and authentication devices.

  • Seek international cooperation in combating cyberterror, work with Canada and Mexico to make North America a "Safe Cyber Zone," and promote a global "culture of security."

Would you recommend this story? YES NO

  • Recommend:
  • 0 Comments
Lenovo Laptop Deals

Subscribe to the Security & Privacy Newsletter - weekly

See All Newsletters »
Today's Special Offers
Editors' Picks