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
Security expert unveils new password cracking service
Moxie Marlinspike’s Def Con releases can intercept online traffic.
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.
Cybersecurity
Senate to debate cybersecurity bill next week
The White House endorsed the Cybersecurity Act on Thursday.
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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
Defense officials: Sequestration cuts would be 'devastating' for cybersecurity
Pentagon says past advancements could be undone with cuts.
Cybersecurity
Discovery highlights how malware goes undetected
Scientists learn how to shield computer viruses from automatic analysis.
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
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Coming soon to a phone near you: A software bug-scanning app
X-Ray alerts owners to security vulnerabilities.
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
Cybersecurity
US faces new uphill battle in cyberspace
Emerging threats from developing nations will pose new dangers to the nation, according to a cyber official.
Cybersecurity
Obama presses Congress on cybersecurity bill
President Obama took to the Wall Street Journal to urge the Senate to pass a cybersecurity bill.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon aims to detect network intruders by their strange behavior
Coveros gets DARPA funding.
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