University Unveils Cyber Threat Calculator

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University Unveils Cyber Threat Calculator

By – InformationWeek

January 26, 2007 

 

A University of New Hampshire research team has unveiled a Cyber Threat Calculator to assess the risk individuals post to the nation's cyber infrastructure.

The Cyber Threat Calculator can be used to assess a potential attackers' intent and capabilities and provides a number that indicates the level of risk. The university plans to release the UNH Cyber Threat Calculator to private cyber security experts later this year.

Individuals, political groups, religious groups and organized crime groups pose ongoing risks and should be considered cyber threats, as well."

The calculator allows security experts to enter information about terrorist groups, governments, religious organizations, or individuals. Using known information about past behaviors and current circumstances, it assesses the potential attackers' intent and capabilities and provides a number that indicates the level of risk.

With approximately 85% of the cyber infrastructure owned by the private sector, it's not just a government problem. There are increased risks as computer networks become more integrated with all aspects of our lives and infrastructure.

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