Cybersecurity

Data center consolidation among 70 amendments competing for cybersecurity bill inclusion

As senators prepare to deliberate over the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a slew of amendments are emerging, including one addressing federal data center consolidation.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon sets cybersecurity sights on social media

DARPA is looking for new tools to track social media interaction.

Cybersecurity

NSA head calls for more visibility over computer networks

Gen. Keith Alexander asks Def Con hackers to bolster government security.

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Senate to debate cybersecurity bill next week

The White House endorsed the Cybersecurity Act on Thursday.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers, industry spar over cybersecurity standards

Businesses are increasing their lobbying efforts ahead of a possible vote.

Cybersecurity

DHS officials drop new questionnaire

Homeland Security Department officials opt for the existing vendor communications plan rather than one that would have put more scrutiny on agency/vendor communications.

Cybersecurity

Senators using crime stories to push cybersecurity bill

Lawmakers latch onto the worst-case scenarios to try to sell legislation.

Cybersecurity

‘AC/DC virus’ attacks Iranian nuke plant; DHS issues alert to U.S. industry

Cyberattack triggers the 1990 hit ‘Thunderstruck’ as it cripples computers.

Cybersecurity

Analysis: While Congress dithers, cyber threats grow greater

Two experts offer three essential elements of effective cybersecurity legislation.

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Lawmakers to consider new compromise cybersecurity bill before defense budget

A new version of the bipartisan Cybersecurity Act of 2012 is expected to be considered ahead of the Senate defense authorization bill, drawing the ire of one powerful senator.

Cybersecurity

It's time to start stoking fears of cyberwar

Tensions mount as a bill sponsored by Sen. Lieberman could come to a vote Wednesday

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US faces new uphill battle in cyberspace

Emerging threats from developing nations will pose new dangers to the nation, according to a cyber official.

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Obama presses Congress on cybersecurity bill

President Obama took to the Wall Street Journal to urge the Senate to pass a cybersecurity bill.

Cybersecurity

VA fails to communicate clearly; who gets a better grade?

A new report finds few agencies have made progress in meeting the requirements of the 2010 Plain Writing Act.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity compromise: Responsible move or political cover?

The White House had painted anything short of mandatory standards as “insufficient.”