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DoD Needs Better Evaluation Of Potential Cyber Attacks On Nuclear Systems, Kehler Says

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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The Defense Department needs a “more comprehensive, recurring way” to evaluate the potential of cyber-related attacks on its nuclear command and control (C2) and weapon systems, according to the head of DoD’s nuclear enterprise. U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) recently that while he is confident that the nuclear C2 and weapons systems aren’t significantly vulnerable, they do need a complete test to determine potential weak spots against…

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