Cyber attacks on government systems have gotten the attention of the Defense Department. In a recent directive memorandum, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz wrote that the ability to protect information is essential to the success of the Air Force mission and warrants special attention. The Information Protection directorate, established in 2007, hosted a workshop at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in June to exchange ideas about guarding information. Attending were more than 130 IP team members from major commands and installations. The workshop's objective was for attendees to return to their duty locations with the same knowledge base to impart to their colleagues. (Source: AFNS, 08/03/09)
