Cybersecurity
Survey shows feds still favor laptops over smart phones, tablets
The majority of government workers are using laptops in their work more than any other device.
Cybersecurity
A better approach to biometrics
Reusing proven SOA-based biometric solutions can reduce costs and delivery time, write two Unisys executives.
Cybersecurity
Seven states lag on death reporting
Electronic systems at the state level could make the SSA's death records could be more accurate and timely.
Cybersecurity
Intelligence director urges Congress to act on cyber threat
National Intelligence Director James Clapper cited threats posed by Iran, China and Russia as dangers Congress must address.
Cybersecurity
NATO cyber defense lags
The global security organization is running behind in establishing cybersecurity policy.
Cybersecurity
Feds not authorized to deal with electric grid disruptions
Industry pushback and politics have stymied efforts to expand authority over critical networks, cyber expert says.
Cybersecurity
Feds encourage tech companies to create ID management 'ecosystem'
The federal government wants to be a facilitator and eventual customer of ID management solutions created by the private sector, according to Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator for the Obama administration.
Cybersecurity
FBI seeking tools to find threat info in Facebook, Twitter posts
Emerging threats sometimes hide in social media messages, FBI believes.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security priorities: Low-risk travel
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said smoothing the way for low-risk travel and trade will get attention in 2012.
Cybersecurity
Senators propose reform, not regulation, for better cybersecurity
The forthcoming Senate cybersecurity bill is getting criticism for its focus on regulation and is meeting opposition from some legislatiors.
Cybersecurity
Employees sue FDA over privacy violations
A group of FDA staffers filed suit against the agency for monitoring their personal email on agency computers.
Cybersecurity