Cybersecurity
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says securing cyberspace is beyond the ability of any one agency, or the entire government to handle.
April 28, 2011 -
One in three FBI agents investigating national security-related computer intrusions lack the required technical skills to perform their jobs, according to the DOJ IG.
April 28, 2011 -
Two George Mason University researchers are calling the bluff of the nation\'s cybersecurity experts.
April 27, 2011 -
IT shops all over the federal community are fighting back, by hiring mobile security firms to keep the bad guys out.
April 25, 2011 -
The cost of a Texas state comptroller office computer breach that exposed the personal information of 3.5 million individuals has cost taxpayers $1.8 million, with that figure likely to rise.
April 25, 2011 -
The White House cybersecurity advisor said many of his office\'s initiatives are in the operational stages and are making a difference. But some in industry and government say there is a vacuum in leadership from his office and OMB. Howard Schmidt says it\'s clear what role his office, OMB and DHS play.
April 22, 2011 -
The Homeland Security Department plans to conduct a cyber network assessment survey for all levels of government.
April 21, 2011 -
China has bumped the United States as the most feared nation in cyberspace.
April 21, 2011 -
Even in a year in which the Stuxnet attack targeted critical infrastructure systems and attacks on grid operators rose dramatically, operators of critical infrastructure around the world took few steps to increase their cyber defenses, a new report found.
April 20, 2011 -
While most efforts at training on information security focus on what not to do, a new report recommends rewarding employees for keeping information secure.
April 19, 2011 -
A UMBC research park emerges as front line of defense in Cyberwars.
April 18, 2011 -
White House strategy gives the Commerce Department bureau the ability to bring industry, privacy, security and other experts together to develop policies and standards. The administration made it clear the private sector will lead the effort and the government is only creating a marketplace for these services.
April 18, 2011 -
Federal News Radio viewed a copy of the proposal that would codify DHS\'s role in overseeing civilian agency networks. The draft legislation would expand DHS\'s authorities to those that are similar to what DoD already has around cyber. It also would include new roles around acquisition, personnel and FISMA implementation.
April 14, 2011 -
\"We are not DHS. We are not DoD,\" says Jerry Horton, chief information officer at USAID.
April 14, 2011 -
Like natural ecosystems, the cyber ecosystem has many participants. DHS\'s Greg Schaffer explains how it all fits together.
April 14, 2011
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