Colombia Develops a Comprehensive New Cyber Security Policy
Cyber Security in South America
September 27, 2016
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Cyberdefense and Cybersecurity in Colombia
The new conception of war is based on digital weapons that are much harder to detect. A digital attack on the information system of an entity or of a country can cause immense damage, and recovering from such an attack can take a long time.
September 22, 2016
Cybersecurity Highlights First Ever United States-Colombia CCIB
Earlier in June, U.S. Army Colonel Jonathon R. Moelter, chief of U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Communications Systems Directorate (J-6) and co-chairman to the U.S.-Colombia Command, Control, and Interoperability Board (CCIB), led a 13-member U.S. delegation to Bogota, Colombia and the first ever U.S.-Colombia CCIB.
July 07, 2016
United States Joins Latin American Partners at International Air Show in Chile
The United States had one of the most impressive showings at 19th International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), with aerial demonstrations from U.S. Air Force planes the B-52 bomber and the F-22 Raptor. The U.S. Air Force's (USAF) F-22 Raptors and a B-52 bomber delighted crowds as they flew over Santiago, Chile during the air show at the 19th International…
April 07, 2016
Paraguay Creates Nation’s First Domestically Produced UAV
A joint effort between the Paraguayan Air Force and Polytechnic Institute of the National University of Asunción will see the country's first domestically manufactured unmanned aerial vehicle take flight this August. A joint effort between the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) and one of the country's top universities will soon take flight. In August, the FAP and the Polytechnic Institute of…
March 14, 2016
Brazil, Colombia Institute New Rules for Remotely-Piloted Aircraft
In conjunction with advancements in technology and increased use of Remotely-Piloted Aircraft (RPA), Brazil and Colombia are modernizing their rules regarding the use of such aircraft in civilian and Military engagements. In conjunction with advancements in technology and increased use of Remotely-Piloted Aircraft (RPA), Brazil and Colombia are modernizing their rules regarding the use of such devices in civilian and…
February 12, 2016
Chilean Army Shares Satellite Technology to Ensure Continuous Communication During National Emergencies
The Chilean Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security’s National Emergency Office (ONEMI) now has an Army satellite platform to ensure constant communication between zones affected by natural disasters and the government’s humanitarian aid agencies. The Chilean Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security’s National Emergency Office (ONEMI, for its Spanish acronym) now has an Army satellite platform to ensure…
January 25, 2016
Brazilian Armed Forces Prepare Strong Cyber Defense Strategy for 2016 Olympics
Brazil's Armed Forces are prepared to defend the country from cyberattacks during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, building upon the success achieved at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
December 22, 2015
Cyber Security Prioritized under Paraguayan Presidency of Inter-American Committee against Terrorism
Paraguay assumed the presidency of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) for the 2015-2016 term. The country has several mechanism related to cybersecurity. Member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) have elected the Republic of Paraguay to the presidency of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) for the 2015-2016 term. Elisa Ruiz Díaz Bariero, Paraguay's Ambassador and Permanent…
May 06, 2015
Brazilian Army Strategic Project Seeks to Achieve Full Operational Capacity
The OCOP (Achieving Full Operational Capacity) project aims to transform the military’s operational units across the country. Brazil's Army Project Office (EPEx), created in 2012, evaluates, proposes, coordinates, and integrates efforts toward the realization of the Army’s large-scale, technologically and financially complex strategic projects. So far those projects have included Guarani, Cyber Defense, Air Defense, Proteger, Astros 2020, and Sisfron.…
May 05, 2015
Brazil Expands its Arsenal for Anti-Aircraft Defense
The Anti-Aircraft Defense Strategic Project is acquiring new radar systems, armored vehicles, and remote-controlled missiles to develop the country's capability to defend its territory. Brazil's Army Project Office (EPEx), created in 2012, evaluates, proposes, coordinates, and integrates efforts toward the realization of the Army’s large-scale, technologically and financially complex strategic projects. So far those projects have included Guarani, Cyber Defense,…
April 28, 2015
