S.A.-based company fights against cybercrime
Posted by Jeff Rangel | | Posted on 3:48 PM
08:13 AM CDT on Thursday, July 23, 2009
San Antonio is becoming the hub for national cyber security. A new report reveals there are not enough trained people to fight attacks.
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One San Antonio company is fighting against cybercrime. KENS 5's Karen Grace reports.
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EADS North America is based in San Antonio, and they say they're the brains behind our nation's best weapon against cybercrimes.
"We provide simulators that train people how to secure a network," said Eric Franey, director of product management and marketing for EADS North America Defense.
That type of traning is desperately needed, according to a report out today that says the federal government is at risk of being unable to fight off terrorist and foreign government attacks on the nation's computer networks.
"The report card that came out today said we dont have enough experts to adequately protect our computer systems," Franey said. "I can tell you there are thouands of attacks a week."
And while you may think this type of espionage doesn't hit home, the experts say think again.
"Cybersecurity is serous for everyone at this point," Franey said. "State and local governments are being attacked."
The company will also work closely with the 24th Air force, a cyber command headquarters that is also coming to San Antonio next year.
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