US Air Force Creates Cyberspace Command

Vikingod · Nov 3, 2006, 02:00 AM

Source: DailyTech
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The United States Air Force is adding a new division to its formidable ranks. The Air Force, which already maintains such units as the Space Command and Air Combat Command, is going to institute the new Cyberspace Command.

"The capital cost of entry to the cyberspace domain is low. The threat is, that a foe can mass forces to weaken the network that supports our operations," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. According to Wynn, terrorist organizations are using increasingly more sophisticated technology and weaponry to advance their causes and the United States must be better prepared to counter these advances.

Falstaff · Nov 3, 2006, 02:24 AM

This information has an impact on anyone using a managed DOD computer to communicate information across the web.
We call it SDC or standard desk configuration.
Anything that falls outside the parameters established by the server owner is actually investigated and users prosecuted (no exceptions).
Cybercrime is huge on the world wide web, now the DOD is on the offensive and locking down the doors and windows into their enviornment.
Within time, there will be a Cyber offensive launched against hackers and foolish users alike.
I recommend James Orwells book. 1984 for a clearer picture of what to expect (I am not joking)

BWX · Nov 3, 2006, 05:55 AM

What did he say about the internet in 1984... er... 1949?

Nov 3, 2006, 02:00 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	US Air Force Creates Cyberspace Command Source: DailyTech _____________ The United States Air Force is adding a new division to its formidable ranks. The Air Force, which already maintains such units as the Space Command and Air Combat Command, is going to institute the new Cyberspace Command. "The capital cost of entry to the cyberspace domain is low. The threat is, that a foe can mass forces to weaken the network that supports our operations," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. According to Wynn, terrorist organizations are using increasingly more sophisticated technology and weaponry to advance their causes and the United States must be better prepared to counter these advances.

Nov 3, 2006, 02:24 AM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	This information has an impact on anyone using a managed DOD computer to communicate information across the web. We call it SDC or standard desk configuration. Anything that falls outside the parameters established by the server owner is actually investigated and users prosecuted (no exceptions). Cybercrime is huge on the world wide web, now the DOD is on the offensive and locking down the doors and windows into their enviornment. Within time, there will be a Cyber offensive launched against hackers and foolish users alike. I recommend James Orwells book. 1984 for a clearer picture of what to expect (I am not joking) __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Nov 3, 2006, 05:55 AM	#3
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	What did he say about the internet in 1984... er... 1949?