http://gcn.com/articles/2011/01/07/disa-panel-dod-dmz.aspx By Amber Corrin GCN.com Jan 10, 2011 The Defense Information Systems Agency has created a "demilitarized zone" for unclassified applications to help manage access and improve security between the public Internet and Unclassified but Sensitive IP Router Network (NIPRNet), according to Dave Mihelcic, DISA's CTO. The DMZ protects against cyberattacks, he said. In the case of a cyber attack, the DMZ would allow increased security while still leaving critical servers open to the Internet as necessary DISA has taken a leadership role in locking down military cybersecurity, and the DMZ is one of two programs that are emerging as key components to maintaining the security of DOD’s most sensitive data, officials have said. “We have to share information safely,” said Richard Hale, DISA chief information assurance executive. “If we break sharing, we’ve broken a lot of things…but we still have to keep things secret.” Hale and Mihelcic spoke as part of a DISA panel at a luncheon held in Arlington, Va., and sponsored by the DC chapter of AFCEA. [...] ___________________________________________________________ Tegatai Managed Colocation: Four Provider Blended Tier-1 Bandwidth, Fortinet Universal Threat Management, Natural Disaster Avoidance, Always-On Power Delivery Network, Cisco Switches, SAS 70 Type II Datacenter. Find peace of mind, Defend your Critical Infrastructure. http://www.tegataiphoenix.com/Received on Mon Jan 10 2011 - 23:54:45 PST
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