10/2/11

US gov't simulates cyberattack for training - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News

US gov't simulates cyberattack for training - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The lights went out. Hackers had infiltrated the chemical company's computer network. The firm's own experts ran around from computer to computer trying to fight back and regain control.

"We're flying blind," the chief executive of the fictitious ACME chemical company said.

The cyber attack exercise was part of a weeklong training program that the Department of Homeland Security offers to industries to help them learn how to deal with intrusions into their computer networks.
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