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Operation 'Cyber Storm' Starts Tomorrow

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the are-you-ready-for-fun-and-excitement dept.

cyberbian writes "Federal Computing Week reports that the Department of Homeland Security have moved up their rescheduled cyber security exercise, designed to test enterprise and private sector alike. The tests are expected to run from February 6-10, and are intended to gauge the state of readiness for a cyber attack on critical infrastructure. FCW also reports that the scope of the fake attacks will be global, and they are coordinating with partners in Australia, Canada and the UK."

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  1. look out! by ShineyMcShine · · Score: 1, Troll

    remember what happened last time the govt. had a "security" exercise on 9.1.1.?

  2. Learn before speaking...unless you just want to... by jscotta44 · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...spout political nonsense. In the real world, the best defense is a great offense. It is amazing your mod points are so high. I guess there are a lot of people like you.