Cybersecurity
DHS hammering out cybersecurity planning
As NIST nears the completion of its cybersecurity framework, DHS is preparing plans to make it 'user-friendly' for the owners and operators of critical infrastructure components.
Cybersecurity
Latest NSA Overreach Awakens Tech Giants in Washington
Six tech behemoths asked lawmakers to curtail NSA's authority.
Cybersecurity
Are IT certs really a measure of talent?
Readers take issue with a recent report on the value of certifications.
Cybersecurity
Congress turns up heat on VA data breaches
The House Veterans Affairs Committee has directed six formal inquiries to VA's Office of Information and Technology since Oct. 23, totaling more than 100 questions concerning routine IT security practices.
Cybersecurity
USCIS site relaunches on DHS cloud and CMS platform
Agency hopes common platform will cut costs and accelerate future development.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivist censures Singapore newspaper over crackdown on freedom of speech
Government (Foreign) // Media // Singapore
Cybersecurity
Children’s healthcare exec stole kids’ medical records
Healthcare and Public Health // Atlanta, Georgia
Cybersecurity
Tool retailer hit up by credit swipe bandits
Financial Services // Manufacturing // U.S.
Cybersecurity
Russians hand G20 delegates tainted thumb drives as freebies
Government (Foreign) // St. Petersburg, Russia
Cybersecurity
The Complete Guide to Not Being The Weak Link Who Got the Organization Hacked
Nine steps everyone should take.
Cybersecurity
Finnish Foreign Ministry Hacked for Years
'Extremely sophisticated' infiltration was 'serious and extensive,' official says.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattack Closes Major Israeli Highway; Hackers Bug Finnish Ministry
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
NSA Surveillance Bill Advances in Senate
Legislation protects domestic-spying activities but increases transparency about them.
Cybersecurity
McChrystal: U.S. not ready for cyberwar
It is hard to tell how prepared the Pentagon is for cyber war due to secrecy, but there are a wide array of factors other than military readiness that contribute to vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
Edward Snowden Reportedly Now Has a Job Doing Tech Support
The NSA leaker will start his mysterious new job Friday, his lawyer says.
Cybersecurity
Chinese and Russian spies allegedly guzzled Finnish communications
Government (Foreign) // Finland
Cybersecurity
Researchers Find a Way to Hack Spanish Language HealthCare.gov
Hours after receiving a query by Nextgov, HHS fixed a security flaw in CuidadoDeSalud.gov that could allow hackers to steal personal information from enrollees.
Cybersecurity
NSA Hacked Google and Yahoo's Private Networks
The agency accessed fiber optic connections between servers, Snowden documents show.
Cybersecurity