Feds lack managed response to large-scale cyber attack

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Network World Security Alert Apr 06, 2016 Feds lack managed response to large-scale cyber attack The Departments of Defense and Homeland security are unclear about who would take charge and work with civilian authorities during a large-scale cyber attack on the US. There are a number of plans and directions for how the government would respond to a cyber attack on the nation's electric grid or other large entity but tons of clarification and specific directions need to be ironed out to respond effectively, according to a Government Accountability Office report out this week. 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Read More ▶ Consumers don't think they'll get hacked Multiple surveys find that when it comes to online consumer security and privacy, there is a disconnect: Users say they care about it, but most of them don't make any effort to do much about it. Some experts say government and industry should do it for them. Read More ▶ What's the deal with the massive Panama Papers data leak? A data breach at Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca is being touted as the largest ever, at least in terms of the sheer volume of information leaked. Read More ▶ This startup uses math to show whether your network is safe How do you know your network is safe from attacks and failures? Veriflow, a startup with backing from the U.S. Defense Department, says it can make sure. Read More ▶ Veriflow promises to bulletproof networks Eliminating both outages and breaches is the Holy Grail for network professionals. Can Veriflow deliver? 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