http://www.emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/index.php Feed provided by Emprimus. Click to visit. en-us (c) 2009, Emprimus, LLC. - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 2:29:32 MST 60 300 40 http://www.emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/index.php http://www.emprimus.com/img/common/rss-logo.jpg http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=42&title=Emprimus CEO Featured Speaker at Disaster Recovery Journal's Fall World 2010 Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, announced today that its CEO, Gale Nordling, will be a featured speaker at Disaster Recovery Journal's Fall World 2010 Conference being held September 19th through 22nd at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, announced today that its CEO, Gale Nordling, will be a featured speaker at Disaster Recovery Journal's Fall World 2010 Conference being held September 19th through 22nd at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=41&title=Intentional Electromagnetic Interference: A Review of the Phenomenon, the Threat it Poses to Data and Electronic Equipment, and its Impact on Data Center Operational Sustainability In recent years, a newly recognized phenomenon has emerged as a growing threat to the operational sustainability of data centers and a host of other civilian infrastructure facilities that rely on electronic data processing and storage: Intentional Electromagnetic Interference. What should data center designers/operators do in response? In recent years, a newly recognized phenomenon has emerged as a growing threat to the operational sustainability of data centers and a host of other civilian infrastructure facilities that rely on electronic data processing and storage: Intentional Electromagnetic Interference. What should data center designers/operators do in response? Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=40&title=Mitigating the threat of electronic pulse weapons Gale Nordling, CEO of Emprimus, discusses the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse weapons and what the U.S. needs to do in response, at TechSec Solutions 2010. See the full presentation in high def at www.techsecsol.com. Gale Nordling, CEO of Emprimus, discusses the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse weapons and what the U.S. needs to do in response, at TechSec Solutions 2010. See the full presentation in high def at www.techsecsol.com. Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=39&title=Emprimus interview at DRJ conference Gale Nordling speaks at the Disaster Recovery Journal 2010 Spring conference. Gale Nordling speaks at the Disaster Recovery Journal 2010 Spring conference. Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=38&title=EMP: The Next Weapon of Mass Destruction? If America needs a new threat around which to organize its defenses, try this one: Bad guys explode nuclear weapons miles above U.S. soil, sending out an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that fries the electronic guts of everything in America. The nation's financial and transportation systems collapse, hospitals and the Internet go dark, water and electrical grids freeze and runaway Toyotas with electronic throttles are finally brought to a stop. "The EMP resulting from the blast would cause widespread damage, devastating the economy and resulting in the deaths of millions of Americans," the hawkish Heritage Foundation warned last week, launching a call on Congress to establish an EMP Recognition Day. If America needs a new threat around which to organize its defenses, try this one: Bad guys explode nuclear weapons miles above U.S. soil, sending out an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that fries the electronic guts of everything in America. The nation's financial and transportation systems collapse, hospitals and the Internet go dark, water and electrical grids freeze and runaway Toyotas with electronic throttles are finally brought to a stop. "The EMP resulting from the blast would cause widespread damage, devastating the economy and resulting in the deaths of millions of Americans," the hawkish Heritage Foundation warned last week, launching a call on Congress to establish an EMP Recognition Day. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=37&title=Tech apocalypse: Five doomsday scenarios for IT Power grid hacks, massive DNS rerouting, solar flares -- end-times for IT may be more likely than you think. Power grid hacks, massive DNS rerouting, solar flares -- end-times for IT may be more likely than you think. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=36&title=Electromagnetic Threats to Your SCADA System: Not All Are Innocent Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=35&title=TechSec Solutions announces 2010 program TechSec Solutions, a conference dedicated to the impact of IP technology on the physical security industry to be held at the Delray Beach Marriott, Feb. 1 and 2, 2010, announced its seminar program for the upcoming show. Emprimus will present “How Security Systems, Data Centers, SCADA, and data itself are at risk from device born intentional electromagnetic interference.” TechSec Solutions, a conference dedicated to the impact of IP technology on the physical security industry to be held at the Delray Beach Marriott, Feb. 1 and 2, 2010, announced its seminar program for the upcoming show. Emprimus will present “How Security Systems, Data Centers, SCADA, and data itself are at risk from device born intentional electromagnetic interference.” Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=34&title=Electric grid, emergency communications vulnerable to electromagnetic weapons Gale Nordling, president and CEO of Emprimus, recently testified before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology about how electromagnetic devices can be used against public infrastructure, specifically the electric grid. Such devices can disable systems controlled by computers and significantly disrupt emergency–response operations from fire protection to homeland security, Nordling said. Gale Nordling, president and CEO of Emprimus, recently testified before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology about how electromagnetic devices can be used against public infrastructure, specifically the electric grid. Such devices can disable systems controlled by computers and significantly disrupt emergency–response operations from fire protection to homeland security, Nordling said. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=33&title=Emprimus Warns of Intentional Electromagnetic Attacks Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, has announced that it was asked to provide testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology on Tuesday, July 21, about the present vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid and other critical civilian infrastructure. Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, has announced that it was asked to provide testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology on Tuesday, July 21, about the present vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid and other critical civilian infrastructure. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=32&title=Emprimus Provides Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittee Emprimus provided testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology, regarding the vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid to intentional electromagnetic threats. Emprimus provided testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology, regarding the vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid to intentional electromagnetic threats. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=31&title=Congress debates how to holster RF weapons Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=30&title=EMP Attack Would Send America into a Dark Age In a matter of seconds, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack or a geomagnetic storm would set America back to the 14th century, Gale Nordling, president of a company that protects against such a catastrophe, tells Newsmax. An EMP attack occurs when a nuclear bomb explodes in the atmosphere. The electromagnetic pulse generated by the blast fries all electronics in line of sight. EMP was first detected after the detonation of the Starfish Prime nuclear test on July 9, 1962. While the explosion occurred near Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean and was not designed to be an EMP blast, it blew out street lamps, television sets, and telephone communications in Hawaii nearly 1,000 miles away. Read more ... In a matter of seconds, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack or a geomagnetic storm would set America back to the 14th century, Gale Nordling, president of a company that protects against such a catastrophe, tells Newsmax. An EMP attack occurs when a nuclear bomb explodes in the atmosphere. The electromagnetic pulse generated by the blast fries all electronics in line of sight. EMP was first detected after the detonation of the Starfish Prime nuclear test on July 9, 1962. While the explosion occurred near Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean and was not designed to be an EMP blast, it blew out street lamps, television sets, and telephone communications in Hawaii nearly 1,000 miles away. Read more ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=29&title=US electricity grid still vulnerable to electromagnetic pulses Experts warn lawmakers that an intense solar storm or an attack by a single nuclear weapon could knock out power in an entire region for months. Experts warn lawmakers that an intense solar storm or an attack by a single nuclear weapon could knock out power in an entire region for months. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=28&title=Congress debates how to holster RF weapons Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=1&title=Emprimus Participates in Congressional Hearing. On July 21, 2009, the US Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology conducted a Hearing on "Securing the Modern Electric Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks" Emprimus was present at the hearing and submitted a Statement For The Record supporting legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack and the related intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) attacks. Gale Nordling, Emprimus CEO stated after the hearing, "The issue of protecting the electric grid from EMP, IEMI, and geomagnetic storms is critical to health, safety, and public welfare of the United States, and there is a tremendous sense of urgency building in the Congressional call for action." On July 21, 2009, the US Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology conducted a Hearing on "Securing the Modern Electric Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks" Emprimus was present at the hearing and submitted a Statement For The Record supporting legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack and the related intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) attacks. Gale Nordling, Emprimus CEO stated after the hearing, "The issue of protecting the electric grid from EMP, IEMI, and geomagnetic storms is critical to health, safety, and public welfare of the United States, and there is a tremendous sense of urgency building in the Congressional call for action." Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST http://emprimus.com/emp-iemi_current_threat_news/full.php?article=27&title=Emprimus Provides Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threat of Intentional Electromagnetic Attacks Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, announced today that it was asked to provide testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology on Tuesday, July 21, about the present vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid and other critical civilian infrastructure to growing intentional electromagnetic threats, and its recommendations for steps toward remediation of these threats. Every year, the modern infrastructure of the U.S. becomes increasingly dependent on integrated circuit-based electronic control systems, computers, and burgeoning masses of electronically-stored data. All are at risk from this emerging threat. Growing use of non-nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse/Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (EMP/IEMI), including Radio Frequency (RF) weapons, poses grave dangers to all of our civilian infrastructure including our national electric grid, manufacturing control and distribution systems, corporate data and data assets, and emergency response operations. IEMI can damage electronic equipment and the associated data; rendering systems useless and potentially unrecoverable. In addition to these primary assets, vulnerable support systems at risk range from security systems and communication links to fire protection and HVAC systems. The U.S. Navy has tested and demonstrated the vulnerability of computer and SCADA systems and has demonstrated the fabrication and use of a non-nuclear EMP device. These person-portable or vehicle-borne weapons are becoming a modern tool of those wishing to conduct highly asymmetrical warfare, including disgruntled employees, criminals, extremists, and terrorists. The technology to create RF weapons is becoming widely available through courses at major universities and public conferences. Additionally, full devices, including parts and construction plans, are available on the Internet. "An intentional or unintentional EMP attack on U.S. data centers, the electric grid or critical control systems and sensors, such as those found in water treatment facilities or the Alaskan oil pipeline could have catastrophic consequences for the U.S. and world economy," said Gale Nordling, president of Emprimus. Yvette Clarke, Subcommittee Chair, added, "For example, if the electric grid was attacked and a large sector of the country was affected, medicines and food would go bad, phone and radio communication would be non-existent, water treatment facilities would go down and critical data and infrastructure could be lost forever." Members of the Congressional Subcommittee were both shocked and enraged upon learning that the major U.S. energy providers (as well as data centers, communication providers and hospitals) have known about this threat for more than 10 years, yet have taken no steps to protect critical infrastructure from EMP attacks. As a result of the committee's findings, Congress is contemplating broadening planned legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to include electromagnetic attacks and other cyber threats. This legislation will provide additional authority to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against IEMI attacks and other cyber attacks, as well as hardening the electric grid against high altitude EMP and severe geomagnetic storms. More than 300 European data centers are protected and many national governments have protected portions of their critical infrastructures against these electromagnetic threats. The U.S. military and some critical government assets are protected as well. Emprimus was formed to protect U.S. civilian business along with state and local government operations. "Unlike traditional cyber threats to data security, IEMI is extremely covert and difficult to detect and trace, with no footprints readily amenable to forensics, and with the ability to impede digital forensics by corrupting the data," said Nordling. "Fortunately, there are remediation approaches to help diminish this threat class if appropriate steps are taken." Emprimus, the nation's leader in evaluating, testing and remediating against intentional electromagnetic attacks, announced today that it was asked to provide testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology on Tuesday, July 21, about the present vulnerability of the U.S. electric grid and other critical civilian infrastructure to growing intentional electromagnetic threats, and its recommendations for steps toward remediation of these threats. Every year, the modern infrastructure of the U.S. becomes increasingly dependent on integrated circuit-based electronic control systems, computers, and burgeoning masses of electronically-stored data. All are at risk from this emerging threat. Growing use of non-nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse/Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (EMP/IEMI), including Radio Frequency (RF) weapons, poses grave dangers to all of our civilian infrastructure including our national electric grid, manufacturing control and distribution systems, corporate data and data assets, and emergency response operations. IEMI can damage electronic equipment and the associated data; rendering systems useless and potentially unrecoverable. In addition to these primary assets, vulnerable support systems at risk range from security systems and communication links to fire protection and HVAC systems. The U.S. Navy has tested and demonstrated the vulnerability of computer and SCADA systems and has demonstrated the fabrication and use of a non-nuclear EMP device. These person-portable or vehicle-borne weapons are becoming a modern tool of those wishing to conduct highly asymmetrical warfare, including disgruntled employees, criminals, extremists, and terrorists. The technology to create RF weapons is becoming widely available through courses at major universities and public conferences. Additionally, full devices, including parts and construction plans, are available on the Internet. "An intentional or unintentional EMP attack on U.S. data centers, the electric grid or critical control systems and sensors, such as those found in water treatment facilities or the Alaskan oil pipeline could have catastrophic consequences for the U.S. and world economy," said Gale Nordling, president of Emprimus. Yvette Clarke, Subcommittee Chair, added, "For example, if the electric grid was attacked and a large sector of the country was affected, medicines and food would go bad, phone and radio communication would be non-existent, water treatment facilities would go down and critical data and infrastructure could be lost forever." Members of the Congressional Subcommittee were both shocked and enraged upon learning that the major U.S. energy providers (as well as data centers, communication providers and hospitals) have known about this threat for more than 10 years, yet have taken no steps to protect critical infrastructure from EMP attacks. As a result of the committee's findings, Congress is contemplating broadening planned legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to include electromagnetic attacks and other cyber threats. This legislation will provide additional authority to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against IEMI attacks and other cyber attacks, as well as hardening the electric grid against high altitude EMP and severe geomagnetic storms. More than 300 European data centers are protected and many national governments have protected portions of their critical infrastructures against these electromagnetic threats. The U.S. military and some critical government assets are protected as well. Emprimus was formed to protect U.S. civilian business along with state and local government operations. "Unlike traditional cyber threats to data security, IEMI is extremely covert and difficult to detect and trace, with no footprints readily amenable to forensics, and with the ability to impede digital forensics by corrupting the data," said Nordling. "Fortunately, there are remediation approaches to help diminish this threat class if appropriate steps are taken." Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST \n