The combination of a physical and cyber attack using our own infrastructure is inevitable. Attempts have already been made and continue to be made. It is easy to appreciate the devastation of a physical attack and what it can bring because as Americans, we need to see things in order to understand them. But we must not underestimate the potentially devastating consequences of an electronic attack, especially when used in conjunction with or as a precursor to a physical attack. It may be just that cyber attack that enables the physical attack. Just like our combined sea, air and land battle plans, ‘cyber’ is a core component. Our first responders depend upon our electronic infrastructure in order to respond to physical attacks. If we suffer a devastating blow to our electronic capabilities that stymies our efforts to respond to the corresponding physical attacks, and clogs the cyber arteries we depend upon, there will be a new 9/11 report asking why once more.....
How many of the 9/11 attackers were from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? How many study computer science and engineering in the US? Thousands! When living in Saudi, several organizations required students to attend the University of Tampa not far from the US Special Operations Command and Cincom and of course, return to the KSA. Those who were corrupted by the infidels in this country faced significant scrutiny and pressure. Some linked to the royals even faced a potential stint in the ‘Rub Al-Khali or Empty Quarter. Regardless, the point is that when they return with their new found knowledge, they have no real job which turns to apathy, anger and attendance at the radicalized schools or as they are known in the West as madrasa (or school).
http://blogs.csoonline.com/node/400?source=nlt_csosecurityleader_top5
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