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Mobile Mesh Networks Connect First Responders Traditional network availability has proven to be difficult to maintain in unpredictable environments such as firestorms, natural disasters, and terrorist situations. Too often communications depend on access to fixed or temporary infrastructure and are limited by range or line of sight constraints. Radio interoperability between jurisdictions, always an issue for responders, became a homeland security issue after 9/11. Proprietary radios and multiple standards make it virtually impossible for different agencies to cooperate in a scaled response to a major disaster. Making data available instantly between emergency first responders from multiple agencies and jurisdictions and in even the most unpredictable situations requires a powerful, flexible, and reliable wireless solution.
Sensoria,
06/28/2005
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The NSA: A Brief Examination of the "No Such Agency" This paper introduces the NSA to the reader and discusses some of the key technologies, methods, and issues that relate to its mission.
By Steven H. Bennett, 07/08/2004
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Multilevel Security Networks: An Explanation of the Problem This paper addresses the current efforts within the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop a Multi-Level Security (MLS) system. The regulations, requirements and processes for developing an MLS system within the DoD will be reviewed to illustrate their complexity, cost, and schedule constraints.
By LT Gary McKerrow, 07/08/2004
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Collaborative Security Strategies in an Outsourced, Cross-Agency Web System As more and more system management is outsourced in government, new challenges are faced in creating a security management framework that meets the rules and regulations of government and policy controls.
By Roopangi Kadakia, 07/08/2004
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Federal Systems Level Guidance for Securing Information Systems A global explosion of Internet has taken place over the past several years, with this rapid increase of system deployment the information security community has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of private, business and government networks being compromised. It is estimated that over 90 million computer systems are currently deployed worldwide.
By James Corrie, 05/11/2004
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Sensitive But Unclassified As a matter of policy, employees and contractors that perform work for the federal government are frequently asked to protect "sensitive" information. Recent terrorist events have raised the level of concern for sensitive information. The search engines of the Internet make it possible for anyone to pull together information from many sources. What was once seen as simply unclassified information may now be described as sensitive.
By Andrew Helyer, 04/30/2004
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FIPS 140 Evaluation - Microsoft Federal Information Processing Standard 140-1 (FIPS 140-1) and its successor FIPS 140-2 are US Government standards that provide a benchmark for implementing cryptographic software. They specify best practices for implementing crypto algorithms, handling key material and data buffers, and working with the operating system. An evaluation process that is administered by National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation (CMV) Program (http://csrc.nist.gov/cryptval/) allows encryption product vendors to demonstrate the extent to which they comply with the standards, and thus the trustworthiness of their implementations.
By Unknown, 04/23/2004
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The Need for a REAL Defensive Information Operations Capability The military includes both Offensive Information Operations and Defensive Information Operations; however, this paper is limited to discussions of the later. DIO in this paper is derived from the United States Department of Defense concept that includes those actions that protect our information, information systems, and information operations from potential adversaries. Areas examined include a traditional information security program, operations security, counterintelligence, counterpropaganda operations, electronic protection, and counter-deception.
By Mark J. Ruchie, 04/23/2004
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What is the Federal Government Doing to Improve the State of Information Security? Information security is crucial to protecting our economy and national infrastructure since most critical infrastructure sectors rely on data networks and computer systems. People often complain that the Government is slow in acting and reacting or joke about the $300 toilet seat or the $200 hammer. In some cases such charges appear to be valid. However, it seems that Uncle Sam sees a clear and present danger in cyber terrorism and cyber crime and is taking decisive action to improve the state of information security in the United States. The pieces to the overall plan include presidential directives and policies, legislative acts, executive agencies, special programs, and agreements with other nations. Some of the major themes are government-industry partnerships, cooperation with law enforcement abroad, Government sponsored research, developing a larger cadre of information technology professionals, empowering the individual, and protecting the right to privacy.
By Jason Hiney, 04/03/2004
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Federal Intrusion Detection, Cyber Early Warning and the Federal Response This paper evaluates Priority One of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, entitled ?Priority 1: A National Cyberspace Security Response System,? through a contextual analysis of the evolution of cyber early warning in the United States and an evaluation of the underlying technical model. Without a thorough understanding of its evolution, the casual reviewer of the new Strategy probably would not recognize the remnants of what was a contentious proposal to develop a cyber early warning and monitoring system called the Federal Intrusion Network (FIDNet). The repeated assaults on the debate over a centralized cyber early warning system have all but eliminated the last remnants from the National Plan. This paper critically analyzes the technical model for FIDNet, its genesis within the Presidential Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection (PCCIP) and its evolution through several attempts at a National Plan to protect the United States? critical infrastructures.
04/03/2004
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