cyber security - the 21st century domain
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John Gilligan gave a presentation at the Common Defense 2008 Conference, held in Washington, DC at the National Press Club. His presentation was titled, "Cyber Security - the 21st Century Domain."TRANSCRIPT
John M. Gilligan
September 3, 2008
Cybersecurity–the 21st Century Domain
ComDef 2008
Cybersecurity RealitiesOrigins of Internet and software development has
resulted in enormous vulnerabilitiesCriminals, nation-states, and terrorists pose real and
persistent threatsThe complexity of modern cyberspace makes absolute
security impossibleTechnical ComplexitiesGovernance and Ownership Complexities
Our way of life is threatened by inability to secure cyberspace
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Foundations for Cybersecurity Agenda
Partnerships are keyA need to fundamentally change the “business
model” of cyberspaceRequires comprehensive focusInternational cooperation is essential
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Actions NeededRecognize lack of cybersecurity as an international
crisisEstablish necessary partnerships
Government to Private SectorGovernment to Government
“Redesign” Internet and Software Development/Deployment ModelsDeploy more secure protocols immediatelyRequire industry to deliver “secure” software
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Actions Needed Continued
Field robust cyber user authentication paradigmAccelerate maturing of legal and policy frameworks
(legal, military, international cooperation)
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