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

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

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.

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

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

Modernization

Clouds don’t need real-time threat reporting tools to win federal stamp of approval

Providers slated to gain certifications to deliver Web-based services governmentwide by Dec. 31.