Cybersecurity
Obama and Romney could rewrite cyber org charts
Romney might concentrate U.S. network security within the Pentagon and drop civilian regulators.
Cybersecurity
DHS fights low morale
Homeland Security brings a range of management tools to the effort to cheer up its employees.
Cybersecurity
NCI site hacked -- or was it?
The National Cancer Institute denies that a hacker group called LulzSecEurope breached its security.
Cybersecurity
Syria's digital proxy war
Iran and the United States are squaring off in a life-or-death battle for information.
Cybersecurity
Cyber rules of engagement still unfinished
With the risk of a cyberattack against the nation's power grid and other critical infrastructure growing, the military's promised rules of engagement have yet to materialize.
Cybersecurity
10 tips to keep data secure
Cybersecurity isn't easy, but there are some principles to keep in mind for strong safeguards.
Digital Government
Natural disasters become battlegrounds in spectrum fight
Both broadcasters and wireless companies are quick to insist that they’re not interested in exploiting disasters for political and commercial gain.
Digital Government
Health care group puts focus on current cybersecurity efforts
Congress is expected to revisit cybersecurity legislation before the end of the year and the White House is considering an executive order on the issue.
Digital Government
Iranian commander calls for strategy against cyberattacks
Official says cyber defense is a priority.
Cybersecurity
Army adds cyber war to combat training
The Army is weaving cyber operations into its training for combat troops, an example of how cyberspace and traditional combat are blending.
Cybersecurity
FBI starts new initiative to name hackers
The bureau’s plan dovetails with a Pentagon warning that intruders will be identified and retaliated against.
Cybersecurity
Israeli police react to cyberattack tip
Threat comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu says malware is targeting Israel more.
Cybersecurity
Largest U.S. energy marketing agency used outdated security patches
Western Area Power Administration was susceptible to Internet attacks.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s cyber pilot dropout rate signals trouble ahead
Protecting privately-owned critical infrastructure is hugely complicated.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon cyber-threat sharing program lost participants
Moves highlights challenges to securing critical infrastructure.
Digital Government
Cyber protections might accidentally tumble down fiscal cliff
Security initiatives are so intertwined with IT programs it may be hard to shelter them from cuts.
Cybersecurity
Did Iran hack the world's biggest oil company?
Saudi Aramco, the world's most valuable company, has been hit by a nasty computer virus
Cybersecurity
Feds take kickbacks from outsiders to steal digital intellectual property
Public administration and financial services offices make up two-thirds of cases.
Cybersecurity
Credit card hackers strike at Barnes & Noble
Thieves gained access to PIN numbers by hacking into the keypads on store counters
Digital Government