Cybersecurity
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Computer software targeted by Stuxnet is used in US infrastructure but the virus does not appear to have affected any systems in the United States, a US cybersecurity official said Tuesday.
December 08, 2010 -
The agencies sign a MOU to work more closely on research and development on new technologies to protect the financial services sector\'s critical infrastructure. This agreement follows a pilot DHS and DoD have been working on to share threat information.
December 07, 2010 -
\"We want to protect the end user and we don\'t want them to care if it was antivirus or personal firewall; you want to protect them in a broader scheme,\" says ISCA Labs.
December 07, 2010 -
Demand for vendor-furnished information security products and services by the U.S. federal government will increase from $8.6 billion in 2010 to $13.3 billion in 2015 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. INPUT\'s John Slye explains why.
December 06, 2010 -
IBM has a new tool to spot security vulnerabilities even while they\'re being written.
December 06, 2010 -
\"I\'ve actually extended the time for industry to comment to Jan. 17,\" said federal CIO Vivek Kundra.
December 03, 2010 -
The federal CIO Vivek Kundra will roll out specifics about the administration\'s plan to change the way agencies buy and manage technology. The administration wants to give CIOs more authority over the budget for commodity IT such as e-mail or infrastructure. Kundra also said 2012 budget request will include requirements for continuous monitoring of agency networks.
December 03, 2010 -
Naba Barkakati, GAO\'s Chief Technologist, shares how agencies can secure their wireless networks.
December 02, 2010 -
Randy Vickers, head of U.S. CERT, discusses cybersecurity challenges in the government. December 2, 2010
December 02, 2010 -
Increased reliance on the internet, networked systems, and connectivity creates opportunities for cyber attackers to disrupt government operations, as well as U.S. critical infrastructure.
December 02, 2010 -
Hackers have unleashed a new pair of schemes that demand ransom for access to your files.
December 02, 2010 -
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Gov Info Security reports that the proposed pay freeze will not impact hiring for cybersecurity positions in the federal government.
November 30, 2010 -
As the holidays approach, the FBI reminds the public to use caution when making online purchases. Cyber criminals continue to create ways to steal your money and personal information. If a deal looks too good to be true, it likely is.
November 30, 2010 -
A hacker broke into the U.S. Navy Memorial website and left a message for the administrator.
November 30, 2010