Cybersecurity
Bin Laden's tech trove may give up secrets
The Defense Department and CIA are participating in a multi-agency task force to glean actionable intelligence from the large volume of material taken from Osama bin Laden's compound.
Cybersecurity
TWIC IDs could leave secure areas open to a terrorist attack, GAO finds
The Transportation Security Administration cannot ensure that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential always lands in the right hands, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
DHS nixes obsolete, controversial foreign visitor registration program
Automated information collection systems have left the manual processes of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration Program out-of-date, and the Homeland Security Department has canceled the program late last month.
Cybersecurity
FCC, FEMA to start mobile phone emergency alert system
The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they are partnering with several companies to offer priority message emergency warnings through mobile phones.
Cybersecurity
Security of U.S. rail system attracts senator's attention
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) wants the Homeland Security Department to lead efforts to improve the security of the U.S. rail system.
Cybersecurity
Disaster response agencies need to go mobile, FEMA administrator says
The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said disaster response agencies should take advantage of the widespread use of mobile phones to improve their disaster communications with the public.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce
Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.
Cybersecurity
DHS acquisition oversight has holes, IG report says
DHS' inspector general found that some component agencies are making acquisitions more complex and costly than necessary.
Cybersecurity
FBI spyware continuously trolls suspects' surfing
Other agencies have sought use of the software; officials express uncertainty as to legal limits of the application.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers propose giving Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies
Stuxnet virus has raised fears about the vulnerability of the electricity grid to sabotage.
Cybersecurity
U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship
A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.
Cybersecurity
DHS probing Sony PlayStation network attack
Massive data breach could enable hackers to break into banking and other commercial systems.
Cybersecurity
Government can't secure cyberspace alone, says DHS secretary
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines DHS efforts to help protect government and civilian cyberspace sectors but stresses the need for private-sector cooperation.
Cybersecurity