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After September 11, 2001, the United States began instituting an array of security measures intended to prevent future terrorism. However, an analysis of measures in place at the nation’s airports reveals that much work remains to be done.
On the receiving end of the calls are a team of special agents, intelligence research specialists and law enforcement specialists all highly trained.
Cloud computing, mobility, social computing, big data and smart analytics, IT appliances, and cybersecurity to become more tightly woven into mission-critical systems and processes in 2012 as government and private organizations look for ways to innovate and also operate more cost efficiently.
The Transportation Security Administration has found 1,200 guns, snakes, C4 explosives and inert landmines in the past year at airport checkpoints around the country.
We continue to see cybercriminals improving their toolkits and malware and are ready to make a significant impact in 2012.
President Obama signed a proclamation on Nov. 30 declaring December 2011 as “Critical Infrastructure Protection Month,” adding that cyber security remains a key part of that protection.
“DHS is committed to working closely with our allies and partners who face common threats to build a more secure and resilient nation while strengthening the commerce, travel, and communication networks that we all share.”
Conventional wisdom says that cloud computing is inherently less secure. But many government experts are focused on cloud computing’s security strengths.
Clarke said if he was advising the president he would warn against attacking other countries because so many of them including China, North Korea, Iran and Russia could retaliate by launching devastating cyberattacks that could destroy power grids, banking networks or transportation systems.
Technologies that support the federal transition to cloud computing and increased telework will be the most lucrative opportunities for government information technology vendors in 2012.
