US Department Of Defense Creates New Cyber Command

The US Department of Defense recently created a Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to protect government and military IT infrastructure. Cyber Command was officially launched on October 1, 2010.

This development signifies that the US government recognizes that IT is critical to the defense and economy of the country as a whole. There is also a recognition of the increasing threats against America’s technology infrastructure.

General Keith Alexander has been director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and will now also lead Cyber Command. One idea that General Alexander has proposed is to create a safe zone on the internet dedicated to critical infrastructure including the financial, electric utility and defense industries.

http://fcw.com/blogs/cybersecurity/2010/05/cyber-command-activated.aspx
http://www.securityweek.com/cyber-command-cybercom-reaches-full-operation-capability

Gartner’s 'Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2011' just released

The recently released ‘Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2011’ from Gartner Inc. is worthwhile reading. These are technologies that can significantly impact a business. Companies should consider this information in their annual strategic planning.

Technologies such as cloud computing and social networking are on the list as would be expected in light of the huge volume of news published on these topics. Other technologies on the list may be a surprise.

The information is available at:
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1454221