Over the last few years, the frequency and sophistication of targeted cyber attacks have increased dramatically. The rise of cyber espionage and cybercrime is causing businesses to lose hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and the total expense to prevent attacks is increasing exponentially. . . . [http://pivotalplaysblog.com/2012/09/18/pivotal-player-northrop-grumman-and-university-of-maryland-bring-real-cyber-security-solutions-to-market-with-cync-program/]