Computer Security Awareness Training

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has stated that the DOD is strengthening its responses to cybersecurity threats. Gates says, “There is no doubt that the integrity and security of our computer and information systems will be challenged on an increasing basis in the future… Keeping our cyber infrastructure safe is one of our most important national security challenges.”

His budget request increases funding for a range of capabilities centered on information assurance and information security, including how it is generated, stored, processed, and transported. Further, he specifically is requesting a cyber test range for cyber defenses and weapons to be tested in a real environment. Gates says they hope to be able to increase the number of cyber experts his department trains from 80 to 250 per year by 2011.

Of course, the key element in resource effectiveness will be how well the DOD and other government agencies can share information and use each others strengths.

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