New Division to Address Cyber Security formed by U.S. Government

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced that it has created a new division called the National Cyber Security Division ("NCSD") to focus on cyber security in the U.S. The new 60-person unit was created as part of President Bush's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace and the Homeland Security Act of 2002. According to the DHS' press release, "the NCSD will provide for 24x7 functions, including conducting cyberspace analysis, issuing alerts and warnings, improving information sharing, responding to major incidents, and aiding in national-level recovery efforts." The NCSD will be organized into 3 units, each with separate responsibilities. The first unit will identify risks and help reduce vulnerabilities to cyber assets in coordination with the private sector. The Cyber Security Tracking, Analysis & Response Center (CSTARC), which will detect and respond to Internet events, will be overseen by the second unit. Lastly, the third section will develop cyber security awareness and education programs. As stated by DHS Secretary Tom Ridge, the goal of the initiative is the protection of critical U.S. infrastructure resources. For additional information and another report on this matter visit: http://makeashorterlink.com/?E2F4120F4 http://makeashorterlink.com/?F2E4210F4 Summary by: Lenni Carreiro