Summary of Cyber Security Threats

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This video discusses the various cyber security threats that our nation faces, and how businesses and the government are working to prevent them.

• 00:00:00 President Obama discussed cyber security threats in his State of the Union speech, mentioning that our enemies are also seeking to sabotage our power grid, financial institutions, and other critical infrastructure. Representatives from the electric, air traffic control, and banking industries shared their experiences with various cyber attacks and how their companies are combating them. Cyber security is a constantly evolving issue, and prevention is key to defending against attacks. Banks must be careful about who they share information with, and the government must maintain strict controls on classified information so as not to create anti-trust issues.
• 00:05:00 Cyber security threats are a concern for both the government and the financial sector, with concerns about privacy and civil liberties playing a role in some cases. There has been no attack on the air traffic control system, but this is something to worry about. The nature of the air traffic control system, and the fact that fleets vary in terms of their age, technology, and security, complicates the issue of cyber threat deterrence. Legislation or administrative action to address these concerns may be necessary.
• 00:10:00 Cybersecurity threats are a major concern for businesses and the government, and there is a need for more information sharing between these groups in order to prevent attacks. The industry is working to improve its information sharing abilities, and has created a high-level group to help coordinate this effort.
• 00:15:00 This video discusses cyber security threats, cyber security standards, and the importance of information sharing. The speaker discuss how barriers to information sharing restrict the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures and call for greater cooperation between government and industry.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses cyber security threats, including the fact that cyber attacks can be prevented by having employees who are "trained [and] know[ing] what a threat looks like and how to deal with it." The video also discusses the importance of education and training, and how the air traffic control association is trying to do this throughout the system.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses cyber security threats, and provides examples of how the industry is progressing in terms of awareness and security measures. It also discusses legislation that may be necessary to improve cyber security. Finally, the guests discuss the importance of information sharing between industry and government.
• 00:30:00 The video discusses various cyber security threats, and how to prevent them.