Berbee Security Experts Protect GOP Convention Network From Hacker Threat.Business Editors MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2000 Security experts boost Republican Internet defenses amid specter of political cyber-terrorism Berbee Security Engineers, engaged to fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. GOP computer networks against hacker A person who writes programs in assembly language or in system-level languages, such as C. The term often refers to any programmer, but its true meaning is someone with a strong technical background who is "hacking away" at the bits and bytes. attack during last week's Republican Convention, are calling their efforts a success following a post-convention analysis of network performance. No identified attacks surfaced, and the GOP network successfully powered what was likely the largest demonstration of Internet-fueled political organizing in history. Still, the threat was real: in the weeks prior to the convention, speakers at top computer hacker conventions -- HOPE 2000 and DefCon - reportedly mentioned the high-profile GOP event as a potential target, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. news reports. Those reports served as a dramatic catalyst for adding Berbee's network security expertise to the GOP Internet defenses. "Operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and networks are inherently insecure, and politics certainly creates motive to exploit these vulnerabilities for maximum effect on the national stage," said Ken Bywaters, who heads Berbee's Security Services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the unit. "But it doesn't really change our approach -- even though Berbee was unfamiliar with the RNC RNC Republican National Committee (US) RNC Republican National Convention RNC Radio Network Controller RNC Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (provincial police force) network until the last minute, we were able to dramatically enhance its security in days." A two-engineer incident response team from Berbee -- Chris Gerg and Tom Callaci - traveled to the convention following an urgent request to help increase network protection. Once in Philadelphia, the team conducted a rapid assessment of existing network vulnerability, followed by installation of fixes to eliminate potential points of unauthorized entry. Finally, the Berbee team designed and implemented a sophisticated Intrusion Detection System This article is about the computing term. For other uses, see Burglar alarm. An intrusion detection system (IDS) generally detects unwanted manipulations of computer systems, mainly through the Internet. (IDS) to monitor heavy data traffic throughout the convention. Among the many challenges faced by the Berbee team was the constant addition of new data lines and access points, as GOP officials strived to provide access and information to throngs of Internet media, political organizations, and Republican faithful monitoring the GOP event on home computers. "This is what we do everyday, but it was impossible not to think about the national significance of this particular job," said Berbee's Chris Gerg. "But like any corporate engagement, we relied on our experience and our instincts to get the job done." About Berbee... Berbee is a growing innovator in the delivery of high-value network consulting, electronic commerce, and application solutions for business. The Madison, Wis.-based firm is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of major expansion in its geographic and market reach. With a diverse client roster that includes major catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. retailers, national retail brands, and Internet startups, Berbee offers comprehensive solutions that help companies manage and integrate innovative technologies into a model for success...on the web at www.berbee.com |
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