SECNAV VECTORS
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly issues his weekly Vector message to the Department of the Navy workforce on Fridays. Below is the text of each Vector, the most recent appearing first. Revisit this NavyLive blog each week for the latest SECNAV Vector. Vector 11 – Feb. 11, 2020: Information Management Very shortly after …
The Threat from Within
By Carlos F. Parter, FCC/C10F Office of the Navy Authorizing Official When we consider cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, we often think of external actors. Indeed, external actors work hard to get into our information technology infrastructure. Surprisingly, they are not our primary threat. When external actors successfully exploit a vulnerability, you must consider how and …
Cybersecurity: More than a Buzzword
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Cybersecurity has my full attention… and it should have yours too. From personal mobile phone apps to our classified systems, cyber is intertwined with everything we do, both in our professional and personal lives. No doubt, cyber has enriched our lives in unimaginable ways. But we are …
Seven Steps to Reducing Your Cybersecurity Risk
By the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare Public Affairs Much of our focus for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is on how the Navy’s cybersecurity is threatened by nation states, ideologically motivated hackers, cyber criminals, and malicious insiders. Our cybersecurity workforce and Cyber Mission Forces battle these cyberspace adversaries every day. …
‘Tis the Season to Practice Cybersecurity
Cyber Monday is here – a day to steal great online deals during this holiday shopping season, but it’s also an opportunity for cyber criminals to steal from shoppers. So, before you start shopping for your Sailor, family and friends, put the below tips from the Department of Homeland Security on your list as must haves. …
‘Tis the Season to Practice Cybersecurity
Cyber Monday is here – a day to steal great online deals during this holiday shopping season, but it’s also an opportunity for cyber criminals to steal from shoppers. So, before you start shopping for your Sailor, family and friends, put the below tips from the Department of Homeland Security on your list as must haves. …