Cybersecurity
OMB authentication tool could be used for interagency collaboration
Feature enables users to enter security credentials once to access multiple applications.
Cybersecurity
Did You Get the Memo?
Part of the government's push to tighten cybersecurity is to educate the public and to increase awareness - like federal agencies did to boost the use of seat belts and the "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires" campaign.
Cybersecurity
The biggest security threat: Employees
In a recent survey, nearly three-quarters of government security experts cited agency employees as the biggest threat to computer systems. Hackers came in third.
Cybersecurity
Stuxnet virus triggers an international whodunit
Intrigue and speculation permeate the story of the computer worm that targeted Iran's nuclear program.
Cybersecurity
Officials say agency real-time surveillance not likely this year
White House wants summaries of cyber threats based on real-time data by Nov. 15, but many still don't have the necessary technology in place.
Cybersecurity
Critical Adobe Patches
Adobe published a pretty big <a href="http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/10/06/mac.updates.for.9x.and.82x.available.now/">patch</a> on Wednesday for its reader and <a href="http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3806">acrobat programs</a>.
Cybersecurity
White House slow to implement cybersecurity recommendations, GAO says
The White House moves to implement the 22 recommendations of a cybersecurity review last year, auditors find.
Cybersecurity
White House says online investigations, privacy can coexist
In face of criticism, Obama administration stresses its commitment to protecting individuals' civil liberties.
Cybersecurity
Progress is slow on cybersecurity goals, GAO reports
A lack of clear roles and responsibilities has hindered advances on President Obama's strategy for safeguarding computer networks, officials tell watchdog.
Cybersecurity
Army Tops Air Force, Navy
In the midst of a computer's worst nightmare -- malicious files, malware and corrupted Web servers -- the unlikeliest of responders burrows in and wages a winning defense. It's the U.S. Army, a military branch that's not exactly synonymous with cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
One agency wants Internet wiretaps, another wants privacy protected
Advocates see a disconnect between the FBI's desire to obtain online communications for investigations and Homeland Security's campaign to convince the public to safeguard personal information.
Cybersecurity
Deloitte Bolsters Cyber Biz
Deloitte & Touche LLP has nabbed the former Federal Aviation Administration cybersecurity chief to expand its threat intelligence business, officials at the consulting company announced on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Canada's Cyber Strategy Vague, Too
Canada released its <a href=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/cbr/_fl/ccss-scc-eng.pdf>Cybersecurity Strategy</a> plan this month, calling the protection of government and corporate computer systems "a daunting challenge."
Cybersecurity
Cyber czar asks public to stop, think and connect
White House's Howard Schmidt announces marketing campaign that instructs Americans to take more responsibility guarding their privacy online.
Cybersecurity
LinkedIn and ZeuS
ZeuS, a password stealing Trojan, is not a new threat but it is the cause of some discomfort for users of the social media site LinkedIn. ZeuS is a family of malware that you can buy, and various organizations run these botnets for profit. Attackers typically will try to trick you into installing the ZeuS malware with a fake link.
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