New cyber security policies

The White House has issued an order on computer security to prevent disputes or breaches. Take an example of wiki leaks, which released hundreds of classified documents last year. Many disputes have occurred due to these kinds of attacks in the past and it is believed that the new set of policies will minimize them. The order coinciding with National Cyber security Month, replaces an outdated policy under Obama administration.

Obama said, “Our nation’s security requires classified information to be shared immediately with authorized users around the world, but also requires sophisticated and vigilant means to ensure it is shared securely.”

The order directs agencies to designate a senior official to oversee classified information sharing and safeguarding for the agency. The Pentagon and six other agencies have enshrined a number of measures, including the Pentagon’s disabling the “write” capability on most computers in the military’s secret-level classified network to prevent downloading classified data onto removable drives.

The order first reported by New York Times creates a difficult task for generals and directors of the national intelligence to detect or find and prevent leaks from government employees which is called as inside threat.

The White House notes that agencies have made “significant progress” in increasing and building up security. The Pentagon, for instance, has begun to issue smart cards with special identity credentials required to log onto the secret-level classified network. The cards allow holders access to only those portions of the network that contain information relevant to their jobs.

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