This is an article that was done last year by the Alumni magazine for Saint Michael’s College. The article is available in PDF format. Download Devost-SMC.pdf
There’s no evidence yet of genuine cyber-terrorism. But that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Terrorism expert Matthew Devost says cyber-terrorism is becoming likelier for two reasons: firstly, critical infrastructure is increasingly migrating to the internet and secondly the attack tools are becoming both more powerful and easier to use.
From Government Computer News – > “Cyberwarfare—a sustained digital attack on critical infrastructures—isn’t easy to wage, but there are indications that some groups might be preparing to try. “We really haven’t seen an act of cyberterror,” Matthew G. Devost, president of the Terrorism Research Center of Burke, Va., said at a recent conference held by [...]
The interesting thing is I don’t even remember doing this interview! Enjoy… Matthew G. Devost: Ready the Defense States should be working with private organizations and companies to ensure critical infrastructure and information technology are not vulnerable to cyber terrorism. By Steven Ferry, Government Technology, February 2002
US terrorism experts are warning that more work needs to be done to avoid further attacks by extremists. The warning comes as the second anniversary of September 11 draws near. The US Department of Homeland Security said it was confident the country was now protected like never before. But Matthew Devost, the head of the [...]
When modern life halted for millions in the Northeast last month, people throughout the country asked if a blackout could strike them. Members of Congress have a more frightening question: Could someone cause such havoc on purpose?
An interview I did for the History Channel is now running on a History Undercover episode entitled “Cyberterrorism”. I don’t know when it will repeat, so check you local listings. As with most interviews this one also brought an old friend out of the woodwork, so thanks to Rob for giving me the head’s up [...]
Interestingly enough, this discussion took place only two weeks before the Bali attack.
An interesting segment with friends Schwartau, Steele, and the late Peter Black on emerging threats and scenarios.
UPDATE: I dropped an email to the author of the piece mentioned below noting my frustration with his methods and the misquote. To my surprise he actually responded with an apology and fixed the article. So the quote you will read below is actually one I endorse now! Nice to see someone so willing to [...]
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