You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Professions and Industries > Homeland Security > Cyber Security

Cyber Security White Papers

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities

Overview This report summarizes the National Infrastructure Protection Center's (NIPC) progress in developing the analysis, warning, and information-sharing capabilities. The NIPC has initiated a variety of critical infrastructure protection efforts that have laid a foundation for future government wide efforts. In addition, it has provided valuable support and coordination related to investigating and otherwise responding to attacks on computers.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	U.S. Government Accountability Office	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	July 2001
Format	White Papers
Topics	Cyber Security, Physical Infrastructure Protection

Did you find this white paper useful?

Bush signs Homeland Security bill - the details

Categories include computer forensics, tools for investigating computer crime, DNA identification technologies and the development of firearms that recognise their owner. The law also: requires all federal agencies, including the CIA, the Defense...

Channel:
Law & Policy

Bug alert firm fights critics with new guidelines

Normally, security researchers will notify NIPC and Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordination Center, a clearinghouse for information about vulnerabilities. Linux users, for example, will frequently go to the company that sells a...

Channel:
Security Strategy

RIAA website hacked again

The RIAA also wants legislation allowing them to run denial of service attacks against P2P networks legally, a move that has angered many online groups, including the online civil liberties group, the Electronic Frontiers Foundation (EFF).

Channel:
Security Strategy

Globix offers protection against brute force net attacks

Hosting services company Globix has turned to Top Layer Networks to offer intrusion detection to customers whose online services are vulnerable to attacks A range of companies have lost revenues in recent months as blackmailers and others have...

KPMG: Watch out for VoIP risks

As hardware PABX systems are replaced with computers and network hardware running common operating systems, networks will become increasingly vulnerable to common threats such as viruses and denial of service (DoS) attacks.

Channel:
IP

TCG: Mobiles need hardware-based security and DRM

At the CTIA wireless event, the TCG will introduce its plans by sharing "use cases" for hardware-based security in mobile phones. As handsets get smarter and used for more than just voice calls, the threat of hacker attacks and mobile phone viruses...

Channel:
Mobile & Wireless
Tags:
tpm,
tcg,
mobiles,
drm

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Cyber Security White Papers

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific