Cybersecurity
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Securing the nation one computer chip at a time. We\'ll find out about the task force responsible for keeping computer chips secure on this week\'s Federal Security Spotlight preview.
October 21, 2009 -
When members of Congress weigh in on cybersecurity, do they know what they\'re talking about? How about the use of technology in government? Some of the top names in the federal government on both these topics were questioned on Congressional expertise by Federal News Radio during recent conferences and news events.
October 12, 2009 -
One of the top museums in downtown Washington is taking the time to help raise public awareness during this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Today, they got some help from some of the top names in…
October 02, 2009 -
New group is developing performance measures that are based on outcomes. OMB has set a November deadline for a draft of the metrics that will be reviewed by government and industry. DHS says the governmentwide focus to improve cybersecurity is on standards, metrics and authentication.
October 02, 2009 -
Today marks the first day Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the International Spy Museum is getting in on the action with a little craftiness. Friday, it unveils a new gallery dedicated to cybersecurity called \"Weapons of Mass Disruption\".
October 01, 2009 -
The document focuses recommendations around five areas. Council says current policies should be enough to securely use social media.
September 18, 2009 -
Your agency might face more cyber security threats than you can count. But you can’t give them all equal priority. No one has enough people or money for that. To help sort out the worst…
September 15, 2009 -
Reps. Langevin and McCaul send letter to President Obama urging him to name a coordinator as soon as possible. Federal CIO and federal CTO say one could be named soon.
September 14, 2009 -
Coast Guard wants to set up separate network to use social media sites. CIO Council looking at cybersecurity implications of these tools.
August 28, 2009 -
Three weeks ago, Melissa Hathaway announced plans to leave her job as the acting senior director for cybersecurity with the White House National Security Council. Her departure underscores the fact that President Obama has yet…
August 21, 2009 -
One of the challenges with cybersecurity is that the discussion is often about worst-case scenarios — a cyber-Pearl Harbor, for example. That often makes it difficult to put cybersecurity in context and assess the actual…
August 14, 2009 -
Many fundamentals are reiterated, while new threats are also identified.
August 13, 2009 -
A setback for federal cyber security. The acting advisor to President Obama has resigned. After first leading the 60-day cyber security review, then waiting two months to see if she would be named as the…
August 04, 2009 -
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Three men with different perspectives on the White House cybersecurity \'czar\' weigh in on the impending nomination. One, former Virginia Congressman Tom Davis, is said to be under consideration for the job. But does he want it?
June 24, 2009