Cybersecurity
House Republicans issue answer to Senate cybersecurity bills
Reps. Mary Bono Mack and Marsha Blackburn unveil the House's version of a cybersecurity bill that mirrors Senate Republicans' SECURE IT Act.
Cybersecurity
Congress to overhaul federal cybersecurity laws
Congress is asking for input as it overhauls the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.
Cybersecurity
Energy CIO: Policies and procedures likely won't catch counterfeiters
Officials have to consider the challenges and cost tradeoffs when dealing with how to secure their supply chain management.
Cybersecurity
IGs: IRS, SSA and DHS lose billions in improper payments
Inspectors general at the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration and Homeland Security Department recently drilled down on improper payments problems.
Cybersecurity
DHS' low morale becomes congressional matter
DHS is the newest of the federal departments and the one with the lowest morale, according to testimony at a congressional hearing.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists snatch 100 million records in 2011
Cyber activists pocketed more confidential data than scammers seeking money last year, according to law enforcement reports compiled by Verizon.
Cybersecurity
Billions in FEMA grants still unspent
Congressional hearing probes the reasons why state and local governments aren't spending the federal money they've been given.
Cybersecurity
DARPA's advice on passwords: Dump 'em.
The agency's Active Authentication program would use behaviorial traits rather than passwords.
Cybersecurity