Cybersecurity
Tips for the digital government strategy
The new digital government strategy might be overwhelming, but agencies are beginning to sort it out and offer advice.
Cybersecurity
A complete guide to Flame, the malicious computer virus ravaging Iran
Experts are calling the virus the most sophisticated cyber espionage weapon yet.
Cybersecurity
Budget and staff pressures are reshaping the federal cybersecurity market
A shortage of skilled cyber experts is driving some contract decisions.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill signing still being delayed
Senate staffers are currently eyeing the second or third week in June for floor debate on the legislation.
Cybersecurity
New partnership aims to combat zombie computer networks
According to research, nearly 5 million computers around the world have been co-opted for use in botnets.
Cybersecurity
Botnets beware: Feds and industry team up
A public/private partnership is ready to fight the growing menace of botnets.
Cybersecurity
Is someone compiling information on federal employees?
TSP data breach could be sign of larger threat, some experts believe.
Cybersecurity
New strain of cyber-espionage spyware resembles Stuxnet
Sophisticated virus may have been active for years.
Cybersecurity
Thrift Savings Plan hackers could be targeting other government data
Attackers may have struck a federal retirement plan contractor to obtain more sensitive information.
Cybersecurity
Trouble words: DHS' list of suspicious phrases
DHS is watching Twitter and other open sources for certain key words that could indicate potential trouble brewing.
Digital Government
UK researchers discover backdoor in American military chip
Glitch presents potential for a ‘large scale Stuxnet-type attack,’ paper says.
Cybersecurity
Military told to be cautious on commercial social media sites
Reported new policy comes after a recent hack showed the potential vulnerabilities in sites with user-generated content.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattack hits federal Thrift Savings Plan
Intruders gained access to information on 123,000 accounts.
Cybersecurity
NSA taps schools for cyber sleuths
Centers for excellence to help agency meet demand for security skills.
Cybersecurity
Security presented as the foundation of new federal digital strategy
A blueprint for moving government services to mobile devices concentrates on protecting data, rather than the devices.
Cybersecurity
Analysis: Cyberwarriors face a hard truth
The possibilities, and risks, are endless on the high-tech battlefield.
Cybersecurity
VA may have bent the rules for iPads, iPhones
The Veterans Affairs Department approved iPhones and iPads for its network last year while partially avoiding a particular FISMA requirement, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
Feds don't always see mobile as cost saver
A poll discovers feds are enthusiastic about mobile technology and believe it will help cut costs -- but not all the time.
Digital Government
More than a million fake parts suspected in defense supply system
Senate probe reveals counterfeit electronics are widespread
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