DefenceTalkIn a joint statement today, U.S. and Japanese diplomatic and military leaders agreed to revise the 1997 Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation, increase security and defense collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, and advance the realignment of American troops in Japan. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-japan-agree-to-expand-security-defense-cooperation-49280/

DefenceTalkSecurity researchers said Wednesday they uncovered a “cyber mercenary” team which specializes in attacks on targets in Japan and South Korea, and warned of more operations of that nature. Kaspersky Labs identified the group as “Icefog,” and said evidence points to it being based in China. Based on the targets, the attackers appear to have […]https://www.defencetalk.com/researchers-warn-of-hit-and-run-cyber-attackers-49210/

DefenceTalkNow more than ever, Soldiers, Army civilians, and family members rely on the Internet to work, study, stay connected with family and friends, pay their bills or simply unwind. For criminals, the Internet provides an endless stream of potential targets to be victimized. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually receives […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cid-cyber-tips-protecting-your-online-identity-49123/

DefenceTalkMichigan State University research has put the possibility of bomb-detecting lasers at security checkpoints within reach. In the current issue of Applied Physics Letters, Marcos Dantus, MSU chemistry professor and founder of BioPhotonic Solutions, has developed a laser that can detect micro traces of explosive chemicals on clothing and luggage. “Since this method uses a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bomb-detecting-lasers-could-improve-security-checkpoints-49046/

DefenceTalkThe top NATO commander in Afghanistan says the country’s police and army are losing too many men in battle. U.S. General Joseph Dunford said Afghan security forces may need up to five more years of Western training and support before they can handle combat operations entirely on their own. Dunford made the comments in an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-afghan-security-force-casualties-too-high-48928/

DefenceTalkA separate branch dedicated to cyber warfare is being created in the Russian Armed Forces as the Internet could become a new “theater of war” in the near future, a senior Russian military R&D official said. “Cyber space is becoming our priority…the decision to create a cyber-security command and a new branch of the armed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-military-creating-cyber-warfare-branch-48814/

DefenceTalkProject Director, Communications Security is moving closer to fielding a new handheld device which will be used to deliver electronic keys to secure the Army’s phone, radio, computer and satellite networks. The Next Generation Load Device-Small, or NGLD-Small, comes with a new digital display on the front and is smaller than previous devices used for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-devices-keep-army-communications-safe-48698/

DefenceTalkThis report is the result of an extensive market and company research covering the global cyber security industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast global industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news. Introduction and Landscape Why was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-global-cybersecurity-market-2013-2023-48680/

DefenceTalkThe national security strategy will help France to ward off risks and threats, direct or indirect, likely to endanger the life of the nation. This concept, introduced by the 2008 White Paper and enshrined in law in 2009, has been confirmed. It is grounded in recognizing the continuity of the internal and external threats menacing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-french-white-paper-on-defence-and-national-security-48609/

DefenceTalkNever mind the non-stop collection of metadata and other sneaky surveillance tools being implemented by the NSA: a new report has revealed that the National Security Agency’s spy powers allow the government to grab location data on just about anyone. In an article published by the Washington Post over the weekend, journalist Dana Priest detailed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nsa-locates-cell-phones-even-when-they-are-turned-off-48558/