TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 • 14 REAL DANGER OF CYBER 9/11 Fed Bill To Stop System Vulnerabilities On the 10th anniversary of the release of the 9/11 Commission Report last week, the report’s authors outlined current threats to our national security in a document called “Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of The 9/11 Commission Report.” The authors—members of the original 9/11 Commission— concluded that the country now has “a September 10th ability to guard against cyber-attacks.” In response to this assessment, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Cyber Information Sharing Tax Credit Act, new legislation that would address critical cyber security vulnerabilities and incentivize businesses of all sizes to join sectorspecific information sharing organizations, known as Information Sharing and Analysis Centers, or ISACs. The bill would provide refundable tax credits for all costs associated with joining the ISACs. “Businesses should take the same precautions to defend their data as they do with their buildings and inventory. Just as they purchase insurance and security systems, they should enter into agreements with information sharing organizations to help defend against cyber-threats,” said Gillibrand. “From financial institutions and health care systems, to our electric grids and grocery stores, we are losing billions of dollars and putting our critical infrastructure at risk because of inaction. We must do more to strengthen our defenses online, and information sharing among -SEE CYBER ON PG. 55- COLLAGE REMEMBERS LOST COPS OF 9/11/01 The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation (GWDC) created a collage to honor police officers killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. As shown, GWDC Executive Director Maria Thomson presented the Collage to Deputy Chief Galen Frierson, executive officer of Patrol Borough Queens South, at the 107th Precinct’s Fresh Meadows stationhouse. The collage will be placed on display there with other pictures and NYPD memorabilia. She’s Struck & Killed In Rego Pk. by Noah Zuss A 79-year-old woman was fatally hit by a turning van while she was crossing a street in Rego Park Friday, Aug. 1, law enforcement sources stated. While crossing 99th Street, Gladys Fischoff of 98th Street in Rego Park, was struck by a Ford van making a left turn near the intersection with 62nd Road, police stated. The victim was reportedly transported by EMS to Elmhurst General Hospital and pronounced dead. The incident occurred at 8:42 p.m. within the 112th Precinct, authorities said.N o arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon, police said. The driver remained at the scene of the accident, police stated. The incident is reportedly being investigated by the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad. ©Times Newsweekly - 2017 - RIDGEPRESS
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