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Cyber

Experts Offer Mix Of Views On Cyber Security Gains

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

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There have been gains in the ways the United States counters cyber threats but those threats have grown and become more sophisticated, creating additional challenges, according to the views of several cyber security experts that appeared on a panel this week exploring the cyber threat landscape. Compared to six months ago and even five years ago, “I believe we are better,” which is “reflected in the way we are addressing the threats,” Rear Adm. Mike Brown, director for cybersecurity coordination…

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