Seven Days Till The ShockWave Hits The U.S.!
The Cyber Shockwave that is. I know there’s some confusion as to why I have chosen to follow this so I am going to highlight what the media alert states: “The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Cyber ShockWave Event Will Highlight Potential Communications Technology Risks.” That is why I’ve included it, because mobile communications is included. Here’s the media alert:
SMOBILE SYSTEMS SPONSORS CYBER ATTACK SIMULATION IN D.C.
WHAT:
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is hosting a simulated cyber attack on the U.S. to highlight the potential risk for such an attack, and to examine the possible responses required should one occur. The BPC has assembled a working group of high-ranking former White House, Cabinet and national security officials to stage a real-time exercise with a mission of advising the President as the nation mounts a response to the crisis.
SMobile Systems, a leading mobile security company, is co-sponsoring and participating in the Cyber ShockWave event, and providing the software security defense component to the situation.
WHO:
Top former government officials will be participating, inlcuding:
- Richard Thorburgh, Former Attorney General
- Michael Chertoff, Former Homeland Security Advisor
- John D. Negroponte, Former Deputy Secretary of State
- Sam Nunn, Former Georgia Senator
- Others
SMobile executives participating and attending:
- Neil Book, president and CEO
- Richard R. Roscitt, SMobile Board of Directors, former president of MCI and former president of AT&T
- Joe Hagin, former White House Chief of Staff for Security and SMobile Chairman of the Board.
When:
February 16, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Details:
The simulation will include top government officials playing the roles of Cabinet members playing the roles of Cabinet members confronting potential real-time crisis scenarios. Along with SMobile, they will identify the potential vulnerabilities of U.S. cyberspace and national security strategies for combating these possible future threats. SMobile will be on-hand to answer questions, regarding mobile technology infrastructure and how to prevent a mass attack.
Events such as this where they simulate an attack gives us insight where we are weak, and also give us an idea of what would happen. Just like fire drills, and any type of simulation, it can give a wider perspective to options, alternatives, and various solutions, what may work, and what will fail. Simulations such as this test software, reactions, actions, and solution. We know that there have been cyber attacks in the past, but to think we are infallible would be assuming so, as we are only as strong as our weakest link.
I’ll be waiting for this one. Keep you eye out and wait for more details as the event will be televised live. We’re really excited to be able to provide some coverage on this event, and looking forward to the results. If you have questions or comments, by all means please share.
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