Securing Our eCity

The economy may be weak, but cybercrime has never been stronger.

Education is the #1 deterrent to cybercrime victimization, and serves as the backbone to "Securing Our eCity." Led by ESET and the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Securing Our eCity is a coalition of public and private stakeholders focused on combating cybercrime through educational programs, tools and technologies, and coordination with legislative and law enforcement agencies.

Securing Our eCity
 

By Bob Lawrence 10 News San Diego (ABC), January 27 2010

San Diego set to become cyber security leader

By Steven Bartholow SDNN, January 29 2010

Cybercriminals
 

Cybercrime: It's not a laughing matter. Except for the funny parts.

Insider Threats
 

California Emergency Management Agency (CALEMA) Secretary Matthew Bettenhausen explains the insider threats and gives case studies from his professional experience. US Attorneys mentioned recently that 80% of the prosecutable cases they handle come from disgruntled insiders who abuse access.

Defining Cyber Threats
 

US Attorney Karen Hewitt frames the three categories of cybercrime her office deals with: Cyber-terrorism, Cyber-espionage, and Cyber-crime.

Cybersecurity: Doing it Better
 

DHS National Cybersecurity Director Dr. Pete Fonash and California Emergency Management Agency (CALEMA) Secretary Matthew Bettenhausen explains the insider threats and gives case studies from his professional experience.

Mobile Threats
 

DHS National Cybersecurity Director Dr. Pete Fonash and Qualcomm Sr. Director Bill Maheu detail the threats and potential of our mobile culture with 4 billion cell phones globally used today. Explains how companies can take simple steps to keep their information safe and secure.

San Diego and Cybercrime
 

SDSU President Stephen Weber frames why San Diego is poised to lead in the 21st Century battle against cybercrime, US Attorney Karen Hewitt frames how the San Diego Justice Department District leads the nation in cyber-intrusion cases and handles the nation’s top cybercrime cases.

The Model eCity: San Diego
 

SDSU President Stephen Weber introduces the background of SDSU students and explains SDSU's role in national education in cybersecurity. Bill Maheu points out how the public-private partnership has helped grow cybersecurity relationships.

Recent News

Virus comes back from dead to hit hard drives
Computerworld, January 29, 2010
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San Diego set to become cyber security leader
SDNN, January 28, 2010
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San Diego Looks to Take the Lead in Cybersecurity
10 News.com, January 27, 2010
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