By William Ide Internet search-engine-giant Google's disclosure it was the target of a highly sophisticated cyber attack has brought renewed attention to the growing problem of cyber security threats. In this first report of a three part series on cyber security and Internet freedom, VOA looks at the problem of how to counter threats in cyber space. The freedom to connect Modern technology is ... Computer attacks have been barraging Congress and other government entities as of late. March 8 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Defense Department, the target of 300 million attempts daily to probe its computer networks, wants to require its contractors to report hacking that compromises sensitive information. HERNDON, Va.----Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. , a leading developer of cross domain and cyber security solutions, today announced it will host a complimentary webcast titled “Identifying Botnet Activity by Analyzing Network Behavior” taking place on Tuesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. The Department of Defence's recent move to start hiring cyber-security staff in bulk appears to be just the start of its plans to secure its own electronic borders, and those of other potential targets of national importance.