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DoD Looking to ‘Jump the Gap’ Into Adversaries’ Closed Networks

DoD Looking to ‘Jump the Gap’ Into Adversaries’ Closed Networks

Iran’s uranium enrichment facility at Natanz may have had one of the most secure computer systems in the world. The building housing the nuclear program’s equipment is underground, protected by a combination of concrete walls, earth and military guards. And it was a “closed” network, sealed off from the Internet and unsusceptible to vulnerabilities in...
Are Offsets Becoming Unaffordable?

Are Offsets Becoming Unaffordable?

International offset obligations, in which a contractor agrees to invest in a country as part of a deal, have long been the interest of international trade devotees and ignored by business heads. But with increased attention on the international market — and countries in a position to demand greater investment — offsets have become a...
DoD’s New Cyber Doctrine

DoD’s New Cyber Doctrine

“Our mission is to defend the nation. We defend. We deter. And if called upon, we take decisive action to defend our citizens.” - U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
The Radicals: How Extreme Environmentalists Are Made

The Radicals: How Extreme Environmentalists Are Made

They chain themselves to trees and sabotage bulldozers. But behind their united front, many eco-warriors have very personal -- and conflicting -- reasons for devoting their lives to the cause.