IT management is key to security, CIO says

Government IT security lags behind the private sector because of a lack of centralized budget operational authority, VA’s Roger Baker said.

• By William Jackson, FCW
• February 25, 2011

Chinese Government, U.S. Techies Agree on Anti-Spam Measures

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 24, 2011

Updated cybersecurity bill draws continued criticism

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• February 24, 2011

A Lesson In 'Executive Spear-Phishing'

• By Katherine McIntire Peters
• February 23, 2011

If government shuts down, bye-bye BlackBerry

The law could force agencies to sever access to Web mail and portable Internet devices.

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 23, 2011

Converting contract IT workers to employees saved $27M, official says

Converting IT contracting jobs into federal jobs is said to have provided $27 million in savings for the enterprise IT division at Customs and Border Protection.

• By Alice Lipowicz, FCW
• February 22, 2011

AFCEA Homeland Security conference starts today

AFCEA sponsors one of the largest homeland security conferences in the country, which begins today in Washington.

• By Alice Lipowicz, FCW
• February 22, 2011

Cybersecurity brings new wrinkle to 'essential' personnel

Threat of government shutdown has IT managers updating contingency plans for the digital age.

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 22, 2011

Lieberman: No kill switch in new bill

A wide-ranging cybersecurity bill introduced by Sen. Joe Lieberman would revamp FISMA and establish executive oversight of critical infrastructure security but would specifically forbid shutting down the Internet.

• By William Jackson, FCW
• February 18, 2011

Commentary: Now is the time for Congress and the Obama administration to tackle cybersecurity

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• By James Langevin and Michael McCaul
• February 18, 2011

Lieberman Revises Cyber Bill To Ban Kill Switch

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 17, 2011

Open Government and Wikileaks: Is There a Connection?

• By Ross Gianfortune
• February 17, 2011

Cybersecurity coordinator chosen at State Department

Secretary Clinton picks a leader for the new Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, which will coordinate cybersecurity and other cyber issues across the department and with other agencies.

• By Rutrell Yasin, FCW
• February 16, 2011

NIST budget request could more than double cybersecurity spending

The Obama Administration wants the National Institute of Standards and Technology to get $43.4 million for cybersecurity programs, an increase that would more than double NIST's money for research and development programs in this area.

• By Rutrell Yasin, FCW
• February 16, 2011

The White House's 2012 budget devotes a greater percentage of IT funds to cybersecurity

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• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 16, 2011

Mission 4: Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace

• By Jessica Herrera-Flanigan
• February 15, 2011

Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds

DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 15, 2011

Homeland Security requests flat budget

Some of DHS' 22 agencies are projected to see double-digit increases, while others are slated for substantial cuts.

• By Alice Lipowicz, FCW
• February 14, 2011

Tightened Homeland Security budget still adequate, officials say

Obama's proposal would transfer funds from consultants, travel and supplies to boost ships, aircraft, airport screening and border security.

• By William Matthews
• February 14, 2011

House FY 2011 Bill Would Slash Cyber by $60 Million

• By Aliya Sternstein
• February 13, 2011