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Cyber Attack Hits Georgian President’s Phone Call with CNN

Shortly after noon east coast time in the United States, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer attempted to interview Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili by phone on his live news program. The first attempt was unsuccessful and the second attempted about ten minutes later was able to successfully connect President Saakashvili. President Saakashvili apologized for the missed connection earlier blaming the problem on a “cyber attack” against the Georgian VoIP phone system. Biltzer wanted to get Georgian President’s firsthand account of the current situation with respect to the two day violent conflict that has broken out with Russian forces. The magnitude of the Russian military response has NATO and leaders around the world concerned and closely monitoring the situations. The disruptive cyber attack came shortly after reportedly President Mikheil Saakashvili ordered the ceasefire and communicated that message to the Russian side. Communications were eventually established via satellite phone system that is much less susceptible to cyber attack and other military jamming techniques. This specific attack came just hours after reports that cyber-attack appears to have crippled a number Georgia's websites. The ability to disrupt an advisory’s communications has always been a military tactic and that is what makes the Internet a prime target. “This is a sign of things to come” said Steve Idelman - CEO of Solutionary a leading security firm. Cyber warfare strategies, tactics and weapons are relatively new. One thing is certain, given the increased number and sophistication of the tactics used in cyber attacks, cyber warfare capabilities are at the top of military wish lists of an estimated 140 countries. Cyber war is now a part of modern warfare.

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Obama Gets Tough on Cyber Attacks

Military leaders have called cyber attacks "the most significant threat of the 21st Century." Now presidential candidates begin to speak out on this national security issue. Each and every day cyber skirmishes occur around the world and it may be just a question of time before one of these skirmishes escalates to a full blown cyber war. Kevin G. Coleman a Senior Fellow and Strategic Management Consultant with the Technolytics Institute looks at Barack Obama's speech yesterday addressing national security and the threat of cyber attacks. In Obama’s speech he spoke of cyber attacks in the same breath as nuclear and biological weapons. Coleman, the former Chief Strategist of Netscape, is a respected authority on the subject of cyber war and security said in his review, “Cyber spies are snooping, cyber armies are massing, cyber criminals seem to act and at will at the same time as terrorist groups issue press releases about their newly formed “cyber jihad” units” He went on to say that “an unprotected computer is a cyber weapon waiting to be loaded and used by criminals, terrorists or rogue nation states!” and called for less talk and more action. Clearly, cyber attacks will be a critical issue facing the winner of the upcoming presidential election. Obama has been portrayed as weak in the area of national security experience. There is little question there will be much more discussion of cyber attacks coming from both political camps as we move closer to November. His analysis and commentary is published on InfoTech.TMCnet.com’s web site at: http://it.tmcnet.com/topics/it/articles/34348-obama-gets-tough-cyber-attacks.htm

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Cyber Warfare Doctrine Published    For Immediate Release

The tenets for cyber warfare must be developed and integrated into a flexible framework for decision making about this new method of warfare that military leaders have called "the most significant Threat of the 21st Century." Lots of attention has recently been given to the threat of cyber attacks and the issue of cyber warfare. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and NATO Defense Ministers along with many others around the world have expressed their concerns about recent cyber attacks and the risks of cyber conflict including acts of cyber terrorism. The Cyber Warfare Doctrine is thought to be the first step required to create a meaningful dialog about exactly what constitutes an act of cyber war and what offensive and defensive cyber capabilities need to be developed as well as what international laws need to be adopted to step the proliferation of cyber weapons and cyber attacks by nation states, extremist groups, organized crime and terrorist organizations. A report by Spy- Ops suggests that as many as 120 countries already have cyber weapons development programs in place as well as an untold number of extremist groups and terrorist organizations. The summarized version of the whitepaper is published in the issue #56 of Eye Spy Intelligence Magazine that is currently available. Eye Spy Intelligence Magazine is the world’s only independent publication dedicated to espionage and intelligence. First published in May 2001, the magazine is now available in 36 countries and read by over 100,000 people worldwide. The issue is on U.S. new stand now and includes an overview of the major points for discussion needed in order to properly frame the threat that cyber attacks and cyber warfare pose on the economy and national security.

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Cyber Warfare Training Program    For Release    8.30 a.m.April 28 nd, 2008

The first group of individuals completed the 16 module Certificate in Cyber Warfare training program. Cyber-warfare and cyber-attacks have now become a reality . Given the significant role the Internet plays in our society and economy, it has become a primary target for attack by nation states and terrorists. Cyber warfare is a risk for all organizations and thee characteristics of this threat differ greatly from those of traditional information systems security issues. Because of the dynamics of this threat area, continuing education is required to maintain the required level of knowledge and awareness to the strategies and techniques being used in cyber warfare. Education and awareness are our primary defenses against the threat of cyber attack. This program was the result of collaboration between Technnolytics and Spy-Ops. The participants in this program updated their knowledge in the following areas . Corporate Espionage Digital Spying Electronic Bugging Intelligence Technology Directed Energy Weapons Digital Footprints Scenario Based Intelligence Analysis Social Engineerinng Computer Crime Information Warfare Computer Hacking UnRestricted Warfare Critical Infrastructure Protection Technology Warfare Cyber Terrorism Transient Electro-Magnetic Devices

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For Immediate Release    August 27 nd, 2007

TITLE:Warning on Software Espionage Technolytics warns of the growing threat of software espionage. The country has become addicted to computer and information technology. Last year an estimated $725 billion of the world’s computers and information technology was purchased by the United States. These technologies have become so entwined into our business and personal lives it is difficult to imagine how we would function if one day computer stopped working. Privileged Insiders (like employees) and privileged outsiders (like contractors / temps) and those who infiltrate commercial software development companies have all become significant threats to computer systems. Data collected during the research suggests that approximately 75% of organizations have had incidents of computer espionage that was directly linked to the three classifications of insiders. In one incident a company’s data was held for a ransom of $1 million by a former employee. While another recent incident involved a computer consultant with a Top Secret security clearance inserting malicious code into the U.S. Navy’s submarine tracking system. The threat is growing and is now one of the greatest cyber threat to organizations and a national security threat according to the report. The Executive White Paper is authored by Kevin G. Coleman, former Netscape Chief Strategist and now a Strategic Advisor with the Technolytics Institute. ABOUT TECHNOLYTICS: Technolytics is an executive think-tank and strategic consultancy that focuses on the critical issues facing executives in business, government and industry. Their Center for Security and Intelligence conducted the research. CONTACT:  The Technolytics Institute, 4017 Washington Road Mail Stop # 348 McMurray, PA 15317 P 888-650-0800 F 412-291-1193 I www.technolytics.com

For Immediate Release    March 2 nd, 2007

HEADLINE:Mortgage fraud increases to near epidemic proportion. Industry insiders estimate nearly 7,500 fraudulent loans are made every day. TITLE:Mortgage Fraud Training Programs Released The combination of a cooling in the housing market, increases in interest rates and lax policies have all contributed to the significant increase in mortgage and real estate fraud. A recent report produced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network stated suspicious activity reports pertaining to mortgage loan fraud increased by 1,411 percent between 1997 and 2005. This trend continued in 2006 with 7,093 reports filed on suspected mortgage loan fraud during the first quarter. This represents an increase of 35 percent over the same time-period of the previous year. Professionals in the lending and real estate industries must become aware of the techniques used to perpetrate mortgage fraud. That is why Spy-Ops in conjunction with the Technolytics institute have just released two special training programs on mortgage fraud. Building upon their anti-money laundering and tracking terrorist financing training programs, the mortgage fraud identifies 18 common techniques used to defraud lenders and provides a fraud checklist to professionals who are involved in real estate sales or lending. CONTACT:  Kevin Coleman, 888-650-0800 www.spy-ops.com www.technolytics.com ABOUT: The Technolytics Institute is an executive think-tank that focuses on the needs of management in business, government and, industry. The Institute operates three centers of excellence: Business and Commerce, Security and Intelligence, and the Center for Science and Technology. Our cutting-edge research coupled with our thought leadership creates strategic value for our clients. We specializes in creating strategic value and focus on initiatives that combine business strategies, processes and the latest technologies. Spy-Ops is an organization devoted to creating and delivering premier continuing education supporting risk management, security, threat management, espionage, counter-terrorism and for professional in multiple industries.

For Immediate Release    February 15 th, 2007

HEADLINE: Free eDiscovery Webinar is being offered by Technolytics and Spy-Ops on February 28th, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST TITLE: eDiscovery – A new challenge for Business & Technology Executives NOTE : Space will be limited so register now! New regulations, including the upcoming amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure require businesses to take responsibility for their electronic information, including security, archiving and providing quick access to data that may be required in the case of legal proceedings. This regulation forces organizations identify and produce all information, regardless of form or format, relevant to a discovery request. This information includes paper documents, electronic documents and files, emails, instant messages, voicemails, videos, and other content types. Electronic data is growing at a 70% annually. With data produced, distributed and stored throughout an organization, business and technology executives are challenged to comply with eDiscovery regulations. Learn what you need to know about eDiscovery. To register, send an email to Register@spy-ops.com CONTACT: Kevin Coleman, 888-650-0800 ABOUT: The Technolytics Institute is an executive think-tank that focuses on the needs of management in business, government and industry. The Institute operates three centers of excellence: Business and Commerce, Security and Intelligence and the Center for Science and Technology. Our cutting-edge research coupled with our thought leadership creates strategic value for our clients. We specializes in creating strategic value and focus on initiatives that combine business strategies, processes and the latest technologies. Spy-Ops, is an organization devoted to creating the delivering the premier continuing education supporting risk management, security, threat management, espionage, counter-terrorism and emergency responders.

Contact:   Kevin Coleman,   SpyOps, Inc., 888-650-0800   Norman Eckstein CMC®,   IMC USA, (312) 649-6770

November 17th, 2006

Spy Ops in conjunction with the Technolytics Institute has signed an agreement with the Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) to provide assistance to its Academy for Professional Development.

 

The Academy is the education arm of IMC USA, the premier professional association and sole certifying body for individuals consulting to management in the United States. According to Norman Eckstein CMC®, dean of the IMC USA Academy, his organization has agreed to distribute Spy Ops, Inc.’s training briefs and other industry related materials to its member consultants as part of their continuing education program. The training briefs cover a variety of topics pertaining to intelligence, defense, and such vital security issues as corporate espionage, counter-terrorism, situational awareness, white-collar crime, biological warfare and social engineering.

“The material in Spy-Ops’ training briefs will enhance our members’ understanding of the internal and external threats associated with conducting business in today’s volatile global environment, and the implications for both businesses and governments,” Eckstein said.

IMC USA’s mission is to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting through certification, education, and professional resources. The organization has the responsibility to award the profession’s internationally recognized designation of the CMC® (Certified Management Consultant). At present, 10,000 individuals worldwide have attained this designation, based upon their experience, technical competence, peer reviews, client satisfaction, oral and written examinations, and adherence to IMC USA’s Code of Professional Conduct.

IMC USA’s activities are aimed at helping members Get Smart, Get Known and Get Business. Benefits include professional development, a public presence in business and management issues, and skill development and business networking through its 25 US chapters.

Spy-Ops, Inc. is an organization devoted to creating the delivering the premier continuing education supporting security, threat management, espionage, counter-terrorism and emergency responders. Spy-Ops, in conjunction with the Technolytics Institute, retains subject matter experts (SME) in the fields of security, intelligence, technology and defense to develop the highest quality training programs. “Our team of professionals has accumulated nearly 100 years of combined experience in their given areas of expertise,” said Technolytics Institute Chief Strategist Kevin Coleman. “It is this experience and up-to-date research that combines to create the products and services that provide superior value to our customers, who now include IMC USA.”

Contact: Kevin G. Coleman Phone: (412) 818-7656

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18th, 2006   6:00 AM ET

CELL PHONE CALL DATA SECURITY ADVISOR

 

The Technolytics Institute Center for Security and Intelligence issued a “RED” level advisory regarding the sales of Cell Phone Call Data by as many as 100 web sites.  This advisory provides a few examples how this data can be used for competitive gains, create HIPAA violations and be a tool for insider trading.  In addition, it points out that if left un-checked, the illegal sale of call data could create a black-market for the sales of cell phone numbers belonging to executives, government officials and celebrities.  Also included are four required actions that need to take place immediately.

 

FACT:  To test this issue, the FBI paid one data broker $160 to buy the records for an FBI agent's cell phone and received the call data within three hours.

 

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