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

Pentagon’s cyber pilot dropout rate signals trouble ahead

Protecting privately-owned critical infrastructure is hugely complicated.

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

Credit card hackers strike at Barnes & Noble

Thieves gained access to PIN numbers by hacking into the keypads on store counters

Digital Government

Army leaders promote need for offensive cyber capability

The ability to defend and attack networks is viewed as a critical element of warfighting.