French army sides with Mozilla in Microsoft email war

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French army sides with Mozilla in Microsoft email war

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French army sides with Mozilla in Microsoft email war

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NATOSource

Dec 13, 2009

French army sides with Mozilla in Microsoft email war

By Reuters

From Reuters: A new email client unveiled by Mozilla this week contains code from an unusual source — the French military, which decided the open source product was more secure than Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) rival Outlook… The military found Mozilla’s open source design permitted France to build security extensions, while Microsoft’s secret, proprietary software allowed no […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Dec 11, 2009

Amb. Hunter: “they want to keep the United States… as a European power”

By the Council on Foreign Relations

From the Council on Foreign Relations: Everybody in Europe understands that managing the future of Russia in regard to Europe can only be done with American engagement and, yes, to a great extent, American leadership. And they want to keep the United States equally engaged in Europe as a European power, not just as an […]

Cybersecurity Energy & Environment

NATOSource

Nov 3, 2009

Estonia wants new NATO defense plans

By the AP

From the AP: Estonia’s defense minister is discussing with the United States why NATO needs plans in case his region is attacked. Jaak Aaviksoo told The Associated Press that his country sees new threats since Russia’s invasion of Georgia last year and a cyber attack that targeted his country in 2007. Aaviksoo plans to meet […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Oct 26, 2009

Nato faces dilemma on Russia

By the Financial Times

From the Financial Times: The perception of a continuing Russian threat to its near-abroad – not just to former Soviet republics such as Georgia and the Baltic states but also to former Warsaw Pact members such as Poland – motivates Nato’s new members. They pay lip service to its expeditionary role, but really they want […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Event Recap

Sep 29, 2009

First Annual Members’ Conference – Cyber-Defense, National Security, and International Cooperation

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “Cyber-Defense, National Security and International Cooperation” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Chaired by Hon. Franklin D. Kramer,* Former Assistant Secretary of Defense; Vice Chair, Atlantic Council; Member, Atlantic Council Strategic Advisors Group Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minihan, USAF (Ret.), Former Director of the NSA and DIA Mr. Brian James […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Sep 16, 2009

TSCP Welcomes French Republic as New Member

By Reuters

From Reuters: As the pressure from cyber security attacks around the world escalates, the Transglobal Secure Collaboration Program (TSCP) today announced a third expansion in membership this year, with the addition of the French Republic. France’s Network and Information Security Agency (ANSSI), responsible for defining government policy and safeguarding information systems against cyber threats, will […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Sep 12, 2009

Report: Government-Sponsored Cyberattacks Increasing

By cio.com

From cio.com: Governments and allied groups worldwide are using the Internet to spy and launch cyberattacks on their enemies, targeting critical systems including electricity, air traffic control, financial markets and government computer networks, according to McAfee’s annual report examining global cybersecurity. This year, China has been accused of launching attacks against the United States, India, […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Sep 10, 2009

NATOSource: Estonian President’s Remarks on NATO and CyberSecurity

By the Office of the President of Estonia

From the Office of the President of Estonia: While creating “cyber Article 5” preparedness (which is becoming NATO’s “niche” in the global cyber security agenda as opposed to the EU or COE), it is important to see collective defence as part of cyber deterrence in a wider sense (involving law enforcement, information infrastructure providers and […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Aug 20, 2009

NATOSource: SACEUR Priorities

By Admiral James Stavridis at EUCOM

From Admiral James Stavridis at EUCOM: The Naples visit, where I interacted with both groups of hard-working professionals – NATO and U.S. – is a good example of that. Some of the issues that touch both commands are operational planning, Afghanistan, engagement with Russia, the “high North,” cyber activities, logistics, infrastructure in Europe, and many […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2009

In China, You Might Not Be Able to Read This

By Andrew Kessinger

Chinese Internet users won a small but encouraging victory on Thursday when Information Technology Minister, Li Yizhong, eased the controversial requirement to install website-filtering software on all new personal computers. The government-controlled software will still be mandatory in Internet cafes, schools and other public places however.

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Chiara Cocchiara

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Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

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Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Daniel Di Giusto

Co-founder & Social Impact Strategist, Tech To The Rescue Foundation

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Central Europe Civil Society

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Hany Ghanem

Nonresident senior fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

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Founder & CEO, Kollabrix

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

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