Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and information analysis...

Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and information analysis R&D project began this week that Army said it would administer in cooperation with Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). Army will develop selected concepts in conjunction with Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office of the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), which also has CIP subgroup whose mission includes development of advances in cybersecurity. Subgroup is evaluating potential impact of radiofrequency attacks on civilian electronic systems. Development of next-generation cyberattack-detection, response and alert capabilities also is priority. Advancements in those tools are necessary “to strengthen the viability” of e-commerce, it said. An advance-planning briefing for industry is scheduled Feb. 19 -- (703-247-9478).