Cybersecurity
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Data security threats continue to increase in number and sophistication. We learn more about \'Building an Architecture of Trust\' from Don Proctor, senior vice president for cyber security at Cisco.
June 04, 2010 -
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Gen. Keith Alexander calls for the Cyber Command to have real time understanding of what\'s going on in their computer networks. He also calls for a common operational picture as a part of improving situational awareness. Alexander also says DoD is putting a lot of effort and focus on ensuring privacy and civil liberties laws and regulations are followed.
June 04, 2010 -
If the 2011 defense authorization bill passes the Senate the Defense Department will get an added boost to it\'s cybersecurity portfolio. Learn more in today\'s cybersecurity update.
June 03, 2010 -
They\'re no longer battling your standard denial of service attacks.
June 03, 2010 -
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn\'s op-ed piece about U.S. Cyber Command.
June 03, 2010 -
Bill would require Defense to explore new cybersecurity buys and tools, First governmentwide cyber provider approved
June 03, 2010 -
AT&T receives an authority to operate its cybersecurity services under the Networx telecommunications contract. Agencies now can purchase these services to meet the Trusted Internet Connections requirements.
June 02, 2010 -
Learn more about the updated FISMA guidance in today\'s cybersecurity update.
June 02, 2010 -
House passes Defense Authorization Bill. Learn more in our cybersecurity update.
June 01, 2010 -
Facebook \'hilarious video\' malware notsofunny, IBM Distributes Malware At Security Conference
June 01, 2010 -
Dubbed tab-napping, a new type of attack has been using Java script to secretly change the content of open, but idle, tabbed browser windows. Even hours after opening them, users may see familiar-looking log-in windows for their online shopping or e-mail accounts. But, credential information used to log-on may actually be sent to hackers. Analysts caution, all of the major browsers for Windows 7 and Mac Operating Systems are potentially vulnerable.
May 31, 2010 -
A British scientist claims to be the first human to have been infected (so to speak) with a computer virus after he contaminated an electronic chip which was inserted into his hand. Dr Mark Gasson, of the University of Reading, says the device was programmed with a virus which could transfer itself to other electronic systems that it came in contact with, raising the possibility that in the future, advanced medical devices like pacemakers could become vulnerable to cyber attack.
May 31, 2010 -
There\'s a government-industry partnership that\'s trying to make good on the need for collaboration in cybersecurity innovation.
May 28, 2010 -
Learn more in today\'s cybersecurity update.
May 28, 2010
