Public-Private Partnering Urged in Global War on Cyber Crime
Today, former U.S. "Cyber Czar" Andy Purdy (AndyPurdy.com) addressed international delegates gathered in Durban for Govtech 2008, hosted by South Africa's State Information Technology Agency (SITA), and called for the creation of public-private partnerships to bring under control the growing threat of cyber attacks worldwide.
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), are you Ready?
Aegix Consulting is partnering with Complyant Solutions, a Cyber Security Provider, to assist with providing bulk electric power system members consulting services relating to National Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards.
Cyber Crime, Cyber Criminals and Prevention
With more people using the internet, and the availability of the internet on every street corner, there has been a drastic increase in cyber crime These can be committed against large companies, and individuals
INTERPOL and FIRST join Hands to Fight Cyber Crime
A law enforcement loophole through which cyber criminals have been escaping started to close today as international police and the world's leading forum of online security experts forged a new alliance.
Next World Cyber-security Contest Launched by FIRST, CERT Coordination Center
Internet security around the world will be boosted by the latest phase of an international competition for expert practitioners. It will focus on the most innovative strategies and solutions that can be used to detect and head off cyber attacks.
National Cyber Security Alliance Presents Cyber Security Webcast for Employee Awareness and Training
The National Cyber Security Alliance and its partners, the Maryland Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, Small Business Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, will host a webcast that will provide your employees with information on the latest threats employees may come across while they use the Internet at work (spear phishing, unencrypted data and malicious codes), precautions employees can take to help secure sensitive and confidential information at your company or organization and how to operate in a wireless world.
Nicor Global Cyber Security Solutions Announces Funding
-- With the increasing global threat of cyber attacks, innovative cyber security company, Nicor Global, announces funding and launches its unique offensive security software and cyber safety services. Backed by industry experts and proven technology, Nicor Global will facilitate the new administration's effort to defend our national networks from the hacking, theft, and espionage to which the United States has become increasingly susceptible.
Etienne A. Gibbs Beefs Up His Public Seminars During National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Although the Internet basically provides a positive and productive experience, cyber-attacks against our personal privacy and security are reaching epidemic proportions. These attacks are occurring in our own homes and businesses. Our own computers are being used as zombies to attack other people, businesses, and even our nation itself. As average Internet users, we may not be aware of these threats nor have any idea about the dramatically increasing risks we face whenever we connect to the Internet using public computers, our private or business computers, or our own laptops in public places.
Cyveillance Cyber Security Experts to Present at New York City Cyber Crime Conference
Arlington, VA (PRWEB) October 16, 2007 -- Cyber Intelligence Director Terry Gudaitis will be discussing the profile of online offenders, specifically the typology of persons who prey on children thru the Internet. Terry will be drawing upon her extensive educational and professional experience with law enforcement and cyber investigation issues to explain the unique attributes of Internet predators. She will highlight specific personality characteristics commonly found among Internet predators and also assist prosecutors in understanding the psychological evidence surrounding Internet predator personality attributes.
Cyveillance's Chief Cyber Security Counsel Adam Palmer will discuss the prosecution of Internet crimes against children. Adam will be rebutting common defenses and will illustrate how to effectively utilize digital forensics evidence for successful prosecution. He will also use graphics and case anecdotes to explain effective strategies for team prosecution, provide best practices for presenting digital evidence, and outline an effective checklist for prosecutors to successfully prepare for trying Internet crimes.
Who:
Dr. Terry Gudaitis is a nationally-recognized authority on cyber security, cyber crime profiling and psychology. She has provided consultation and leadership in cyber crime to public and private industry including SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) and NSEC (Network Security Corp.), federal intelligence agencies and bureaus, and law enforcement, focusing on domestic and international security issues. Dr. Gudaitis has served on the United States Secret Service Advisory Board for Insider Threat and trained investigators at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Adam Palmer provides legal counsel to Cyveillance on issues involving Internet governance, phishing remediation, malware detection, Internet financial fraud and brand protection. Prior to joining Cyveillance, Adam served as the Director of the Office of Legal Counsel for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Adam has lectured extensively on prosecuting internet crimes against children to all levels of law enforcement. While a Navy JAG, Adam advised and lectured federal law enforcement agents on the investigation of crimes against children.
Where:
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
New York, NY
When:
Terry Gudaitis, Cyber Crime Profiling - Child Predators
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 12:00-1:00 PM
Adam Palmer, Preparing a Case: Long-term Strategies, and Using Forensic Examiners
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 3:15-5:00 PM
About Cyveillance:
Cyveillance, the world leader in cyber intelligence, provides an intelligence-led approach to security. Through continuous, comprehensive Internet monitoring and sophisticated intelligence analysis, Cyveillance proactively identifies and eliminates threats to information, infrastructure, individuals and their interactions, enabling its customers to preserve their reputation, revenues, and customer trust. Cyveillance serves the Global 2000 and OEM Data Partners -- protecting the majority of the Fortune 50, regional financial institutions nationwide, and more than 30 million global consumers through its partnerships with security and service providers that include AOL and Microsoft. For more information, visit www.cyveillance.com.
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