joi, 13 iulie 2017

Information About Cyber Security For Department Of Defense

By Stephanie Patterson


Many people are using the internet including the government which helps them give to the citizens the information they need. Sensitive details could be also accessed here which their servers have saved. These are about citizens in the country and better service is provided with the help of these details.

Other information that can be accessed are classified ones which only a few selected ones are capable of seeing which usually pertains to different governmental functions. Some individuals would want their hands on them for their selfish needs and illegal activities. This is the reason that cyber security for Department of Defense is essential.

These attacks to the systems and networks may have tremendous consequence when not defended against or prevented. Hackers are not getting classified information only but are capable also in taking control of their system. This will allow them to perform whatever they like with the many state facilities which are used by the officials.

One of them might be the military facilities which they could either disarm the weapons or fire them on any target that they want. Because of the developments made by technology, weapons could be controlled digitally which makes them susceptible to cyber attacks. They would then be capable of firing these weapons to other countries or within the country itself.

This is dangerous due to the possibilities of having a lot of casualties which this method of intrusion and preventing it is difficult. And if they are fired at the other countries then it could start a war because they would think it was fired intentionally. This will result probably in further casualties not counting those from the initial attack.

Enemy forces might even hack for essential data which military agencies used to defend the nation against the outside threats. This would allow them to look for weaknesses in defenses and prepare plans in attacking the country effectively. If this would not be discovered immediately, the government could not prepare for their eventual assault.

They can send computer viruses also so the weapons the military have developed from the latest technologies will no longer function other than taking control of them. These are sent to system controls so controlling them will be impossible for a while. This prevents the defense of the nation against conventional attacks from the enemies.

As part of the security program, it is possible for the government to launch a cyber attack of their own as retaliation. They would use their capabilities even in performing surveillance on known or suspected enemy forces so they can get information about any plans developed against the country. Also, they could disrupt the communication structures so they would have no proper coordination.

Cyber security careers are available for civilians that want to protect the nation against assaults of this kind. Previously, applicants must go through military recruitment process to be a part of this but it may not effectively hire someone best suited for the job. Applicants should be US citizens and have experience specially in this field and have passed the stringent background check.




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