Cyber Threat Will Force Pentagon to Buy Computers Faster and Change Culture

There is no doubt that the Pentagon is preparing for a cyber war, and they plan to buy new computers with the speed and efficiency that would make Google proud.

Last week, the Ministry of Defence revealed that a cyber attack in March presented a department record 24,000 files. Although the officials called the incident "ordinary" because of the lack of sensitive files stolen in the attack, they anticipate future problems and unveiled a plan that goes cyber push the government to replace the computers in the defense at a much faster rate.

Under the new plan the Department hopes to transition and replace equipment every 12 to 36 months instead of every seven to eight years, the purchase of new equipment in small segments levels instead of a massive purchase.

"It is entirely feasible and frankly what is necessary," said Jason Epstein, a lawyer and an expert in computer security.

All indications are that the threat to the department is very real. Vulnerabilities in the system could expose critical weapons systems, allowing foreign governments to steal the design plans and use them to build a weapon competing systems, such as a stealth fighter.

Accelerate the acquisition would allow the Pentagon to close the gap in the race for high-tech weapons against enemies like the shadow hackers were able to breach the physical security company RSA Security makes a bunch of passes for the Pentagon.

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"The way criminals or bad people who try to attack will be change over time and the government and government suppliers will need to continue to remain vigilant to try to stay ahead," said Epstein.

Just as the department of work that requires you to use the new computers and blackberries every year, the Pentagon seeks to emulate this spirit and to reduce red tape.

The bureaucracy of the Pentagon is notorious for its procurement process painfully slow and complicated. Outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates has made procurement reform a priority for the defense during his tenure.

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