Thread: Homeland Security to hire cyberexperts

Homeland Security to hire cyberexperts

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has given a green light to the Department of Homeland Security to hire up to 1,000 new cyberexperts over the next three years, the first major personnel move to fulfill its vow to bolster security of the nation's computer networks.

The announcement follows a wave of cyberattacks on federal agencies, including a July assault that knocked government websites off the Internet and earlier intrusions into the country's electrical grid.

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, who made the announcement on Thursday, said the hiring plan reflects the Obama administration's commitment to improving cybersecurity.

At the same time, however, it underscores the administration's ongoing struggle to better organize and manage the country's vulnerable digital defense. President Obama vowed in February to tackle these issues, but still has not named a coordinator, a job that experts say will be difficult to fill.

Napolitano said the department does not anticipate filling all 1,000 positions, which will include cyberanalysts, developers and engineers who can detect, investigate and deter cyberattacks.

The secretary's announcement marked the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which reflects the White House goal to draw more public attention to the need for everyday computer users to exercise more diligence in protecting their online security.

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The end of Freedom of Speech on the internet.

Originally Posted by ELE

The end of Freedom of Speech on the internet.

They are looking for people who do cyber attacks on government web sites.

The announcement follows a wave of cyberattacks on federal agencies, including a July assault that knocked government websites off the Internet and earlier intrusions into the country's electrical grid.