Cybersecurity
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The Commerce Department recommended forming the office as part of a framework for ensuring online data privacy.
December 17, 2010 -
During her remarks, Secretary Napolitano underscored the Department\'s efforts to protect federal civilian networks, improve the nation\'s intrusion detection capabilities, and create more robust and resilient cyber systems that are better equipped to prevent and withstand attacks.
December 17, 2010 -
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday unveiled a reorganization plan for the State Department that include a new coordinator for cyber security.
December 16, 2010 -
Cyber activity has evolved over the years from worms and viruses to cyber crime and, now, to state-engaged cyber attacks that author Richard Stiennon calls “cyberwar.” Stiennon’s new book, “Surviving Cyberwar,” outlines a defense against…
December 15, 2010 -
Hacktivism, cyber war and social engineering tactics expected to be among the most widely-used methods for spreading encrypted and dynamic malware
December 15, 2010 -
Microsoft patches 40 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SharePoint and Exchange, including nine pegged \"critical.\"
December 15, 2010 -
The Navy\'s Fleet Cyber Command said a lack of real-time visibility into their computer networks is a problem. A new operations center opening this week at Ft. Meade will let technicians see cyber attacks as they are happening.
December 14, 2010 -
The Center for Internet Security is trying to establish universal metrics for cybersecurity functions. We talk with Steve Piliero, the chief technology officer of CIS. December 9, 2010
December 14, 2010 -
A competition to find a replacement for one of the gold-standard computer security algorithms used in almost all secure, online transactions just heated up.
December 14, 2010 -
Sri Lanka Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has launched a national CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) to act as the focal point for Cyber security for the nation.
December 14, 2010 -
Lawmakers have urged President Obama to expand the State Department\'s cyber authority.
December 13, 2010 -
NASA has a mandate to manage computer risks in real time.
December 13, 2010 -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Homeland Security Department\'s Science and Technology directorate are teaming up with the private sector to improve the cybersecurity of financial services.
December 10, 2010 -
The military\'s use of personal identifiable information places service members at a higher risk of identity theft than the population at large.
December 10, 2010 -
The administration detailed a 25-point plan to improve the way agencies buy and manage technology. Current and former government officials say OMB is using lessons learned from the past to set the agencies up for success.
December 10, 2010