DefenceTalkThe British government said Thursday it would look again at how it safeguards its telecommunications networks from feared security risks posed by the involvement of Chinese giant Huawei. Britain, the United States and Australia have all raised concerns that Huawei’s alleged ties to the Chinese state could see telecoms equipment supplied by the company used […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-to-review-cyber-security-agreement-with-huawei-48522/

DefenceTalkIndra has created i-CSOC (CyberSecurity Operations Center), a new center specialized in cybersecurity operations, from which it provides protection for systems and networks for companies, organizations and institutions that require it. Indra’s centre was founded with the aim of becoming an international benchmark. It has approximately 100 experts working together in a 500-m2 facility fitted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indra-creates-an-advanced-cybersecurity-operations-center-48494/

DefenceTalkPentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Friday hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi for talks on military ties between the two countries, including the delicate issue of cyber security, officials said. With a Chinese delegation in the US capital this week for annual strategic and economic talks, Yang held a 45-minute meeting with Hagel at the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-chief-chinese-official-discuss-military-ties-48434/

DefenceTalkThe United States and China will on Wednesday try to find common ground on rows ranging from hacking to trade access, with few expectations of breakthroughs. Senior officials will hold talks Wednesday and Thursday in Washington in the Strategic and Economic Dialogue, billed as the main annual meeting between the world’s two largest economies. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-china-to-take-up-hacking-business-rows-48350/

DefenceTalkThe government and a group of Britain’s leading defence and security companies are working together to bolster the UK’s cyber security. The Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) aims to meet the emerging threat to the UK defence supply chain by increasing awareness of cyber risks, sharing threat intelligence, and defining risk-driven approaches to applying cyber […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defence-partnership-tackles-cyber-security-risks-48308/

DefenceTalkUK Government and a group of Britain’s leading defence and security companies today announce that they have joined forces to launch the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP), aimed at bolstering the security of the UK against cyber attack through action within the defence industry. Collective expertise Recognizing that cyber attacks are a serious threat to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defence-cyber-protection-partnership-dcpp-launched-48310/

DefenceTalkThe US military is reviewing its rules of engagement to deal with the growing threat of cyber crime, military chief Martin Dempsey said Thursday. Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking officer in the US military, said the review was in response to soaring cyber attacks. “The Department of Defense has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-reviews-rules-of-engagement-over-cyber-threat-48274/

DefenceTalkCassidian is proud to participate at the 50th edition of the Paris International Air Show held at Le Bourget Exhibition Center between the 17th and the 23rd June 2013. Cassidian has evolved dramatically to deliver innovation wherever it matters: in its technologies, its range of expertise and business approach. At the occasion of Paris Airshow […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cassidian-presents-uav-projects-and-innovative-cyber-protection-at-paris-air-show-48107/

DefenceTalkNATO defence ministers agreed Tuesday to set up rapid reaction teams to help defend the military alliance against a growing number of cyber-attacks, many of them blamed on China. “In the progress report we have adopted today, we agreed to establish rapid reaction teams that can help protect NATO’s own systems,” alliance head Anders Fogh […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-to-set-up-cyber-defence-rapid-reaction-teams-48048/

DefenceTalkThe Army published a new handbook this month to provide leaders of all levels with the information and tools needed to address today’s cybersecurity challenges, and to ensure organizations adopt the necessary practices to protect their information and the Army network. “We must change our culture, enforce compliance, and ensure that people are accountable for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-releases-new-leaders-handbook-on-cybersecurity-48014/