ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) and the Center for Security Policy (CSP) today announced the release of Cyber Threats to National Security: Keeping the Nation’s Industrial Base Safe From Cyber Threats. This report publishes recommendations from the fifth symposium in the Asymmetric Threat series on cybersecurity, co-sponsored by CACI, USNI, and CSP. Copies of the report may be downloaded from CACI’s website at www.caci.com or from the dedicated Asymmetric Threat website at asymmetricthreat.net.
Held on March 1, 2011 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., the Cyber Threats symposium featured keynote speakers that included Ambassador John R. Bolton, former United States permanent representative to the United Nations; the Honorable James S. Gilmore, III, former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and chair of the Gilmore Commission on terrorism; and Frances Townsend, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. Panelists included leaders and experts from government, industry, and academia, with topics ranging from industry concerns to the view from Capitol Hill.
As the report notes, the engines of America’s economy and industrial base are both vitalized by today’s technology advances – and asymmetrically threatened by individual and state actors who infiltrate increasingly edgeless digital networks from within and without. Success demands a strategy that couples agile, adaptive national security policies with flexible legislation defining government roles and authorities. National security imperatives must be balanced with personal privacy, and U.S.-led international agreements must establish norms and enforce sanctions.
CACI President and CEO Paul Cofoni said, “CACI recognizes the importance of safeguarding cyberspace to support America’s national security, and we are developing a robust cyber solutions practice to meet the critical needs of our government customers. With our support for the Asymmetric Threat symposia series, we also continue our commitment to developing the thought leadership our nation requires to counter national and global cyber threats at every level.”
CACI Chairman of the Board Dr. J.P. (Jack) London gave the welcoming remarks at the Cyber Threat symposium. According to Dr. London, “The CACI-USNI-CSP report, Cyber Threats to National Security: Keeping the Nation’s Industrial Base Safe From Cyber Threats, presents compelling evidence from leading experts that America’s industrial base faces significant cyber threats. Only through the development of a dynamic, national, cybersecurity policy framework, which directs all government agencies and promotes public-private partnerships, can we hope to protect our economy. In the 10 years since September 11, our nation has made great strides in securing our homeland, and as our report indicates, we must remain vigilant.”
USNI CEO Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly, U.S. Navy (Ret) said, “Cyber has now taken its place among other core warfare areas, and the U.S. Naval Institute – The Independent Forum of the Sea Services – is pleased to have once again been a part of this important discussion on an issue of critical importance to our national security.”
CSP President and CEO Frank Gaffney stated, “Our adversaries – both familiar and newly emergent – have shown their intent and ability to use cyberspace to conduct warfare without firing a shot. The Center for Security Policy is pleased to have worked with CACI and USNI to facilitate discussion on how to address this urgent and rapidly evolving threat.”
About the Asymmetric Threat Symposia
The Asymmetric Threat symposia provide a forum for thought leadership on national security. The first Asymmetric Threat series focused on U.S. and global security. Symposium One, co-sponsored by CACI and the National Defense University and held on May 8, 2008 at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., defined the asymmetrical threat problem. Symposium Two, co-sponsored by CACI and USNI and held at Ft. Myer, Virginia on October 21, 2008, addressed the efficacy of soft power instruments such as diplomacy and economic aid. Symposium Three, co-sponsored by CACI and USNI and held at Ft. Myer on March 24, 2009, concluded the series by addressing how soft power can be combined with military hard power to form “smart power” tools for defeating asymmetric threats. The second Asymmetric Threat series focuses on cybersecurity, and Symposium Four, co-sponsored by CACI and USNI and held at Ft. Myer on March 2, 2010, centered upon countering challenges to the global supply chain. Countering Cyber Challenges to the Industrial Base is Symposium Five in the overall Asymmetric Threat series.
About CACI
Celebrating our 50th year in business, CACI sustains an exceptional record of success by providing professional services and IT solutions needed to prevail in the areas of defense, intelligence, homeland security, and IT modernization and government transformation. We deliver enterprise IT and network services; data, information, and knowledge management services; business system solutions; logistics and material readiness; C4ISR solutions; cyber solutions; integrated security and intelligence solutions; and program management and SETA support services. CACI solutions help federal clients provide for national security, improve communications and collaboration, secure information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 14,100 employees working in over 120 offices in the U.S. and Europe. Visit CACI on the web at www.caci.com and www.asymmetricthreat.net.
About USNI
USNI, through its publications, conferences, and online content, is the nation’s premier independent and non-partisan forum for critical thinking on seapower and issues essential to national defense. This is the fourth symposium USNI has co-sponsored in the Asymmetric Threat series, reflective of the organization’s strong voice in focusing national attention on emerging security concerns. For more information, visit www.usni.org.
About CSP
CSP is a non-profit, non-partisan national security organization that specializes in identifying policies, actions, and resource needs that are critical to American security. The group ensures these issues are the subject of focused, principled examination and effective action by recognized policy experts, appropriate officials, opinion leaders, and the general public. Learn more at www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org.
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