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. …
U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Professionals Explore Latest Technologies at WEST Conference 2019
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the 29th WEST Conference in San Diego, California, where military, government and industry professionals experience the leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities supporting the Sea Services’ operations. Co-hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) at the San Diego Convention Center, …
‘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. …
Getting from Vulnerable to Cyber Secure
By George Bieber Naval Information Forces Public Affairs We are in the cyber fight 24/7. Ransomware attacks, identity theft and online credit card fraud can be devastating, and these are just a few of the many types of malicious software and network attacks. If you’ve never been the victim of a breach, consider yourself lucky, …
Getting from Vulnerable to Cyber Secure
By George Bieber Naval Information Forces Public Affairs We are in the cyber fight 24/7. Ransomware attacks, identity theft and online credit card fraud can be devastating, and these are just a few of the many types of malicious software and network attacks. If you’ve never been the victim of a breach, consider yourself lucky, …
Getting from Vulnerable to Cyber Secure
By George Bieber Naval Information Forces Public Affairs We are in the cyber fight 24/7. Ransomware attacks, identity theft and online credit card fraud can be devastating, and these are just a few of the many types of malicious software and network attacks. If you’ve never been the victim of a breach, consider yourself lucky, …
Getting from Vulnerable to Cyber Secure
By George Bieber Naval Information Forces Public Affairs We are in the cyber fight 24/7. Ransomware attacks, identity theft and online credit card fraud can be devastating, and these are just a few of the many types of malicious software and network attacks. If you’ve never been the victim of a breach, consider yourself lucky, …