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The commander of the Pacific Fleet sees changes taking place far into the future.

Either complacency or innovative attackers have lessened the effectiveness of conventional computer and network security measures.

People with attitudes represent the current bow wave of Web attacks.

The devil may be in the details of the electronics hardware as malware increasingly crashes hardware debuts.

The nature of forward deployment is changing as the United States adjusts to its Pacific rebalancing.

The new strategic emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region poses a new set of challenges for the U.S. military, ranging from cyberspace attacks to missile defense in a large-scale conflict. Meeting these challenges will require a new approach to coalition building as well as a shift in technology procurement. And, the relationship among the United States, China and their neighbors will weigh heavily on all efforts for regional security. 

Many of these points were discussed on the first day of TechNet Asia-Pacific 2012, being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 13-15. Titled “Rebalancing Toward the Asia-Pacific—Challenges and Opportunities,” the conference began with a direct focus on the key issues that define those challenges.

The land down under looks westward when it contemplates geopolitical issues around the Pacific.

A new mission for the military in the Asia-Pacific region will require different technologies for the force.

Most of the Pacific Command’s mission will focus on aiding others in need rather than warfighting efforts.

Keeping assets safe from air and missile attack will require a coordinated defense coupled with a dispersal strategy.