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Government: Cybersecurity IT Skills Scarce

The government is looking for security IT pros versed in certification and accreditation, but having trouble finding them.

Mini-Urban Challenge: Bossier City, LA, Regional Competition

The first regional competition of the ION 2010 Mini-Urban Challenge was held January 30-31 in Bossier City, LA. 19 teams and over 100 students competed, making this the largest regional competition to date.

Study: Few teachers, schools educate students on cybersecurity

Numbers from the newly released Stake of K-12 Cyberethics, Cybersafety and Cybersecurity Curriculum show that at least three out of four public school teachers have little to no recent raining on internet safety, though more than 90 percent of school administrators believe cybersecurity education is crucial.

Mike McConnell on how to win the cyber-war we're losing

The United States is fighting a cyber-war today, and we are losing. It's that simple. As the most wired nation on Earth, we offer the most targets of significance, yet our cyber-defenses are woefully lacking.

The problem is not one of resources; even in our current fiscal straits, we can afford to upgrade our defenses. The problem is that we lack a cohesive strategy to meet this challenge.

Experts say US must do more to secure the Internet

WASHINGTON -- The government must take a more active role in securing the Internet, industry experts told Congress Tuesday, arguing that as businesses and governments rely more on cyberspace the prospect of a serious attack grows.