Cybersecurity
DHS biosurveillance center not getting enough data, GAO says
The DHS National Biosurveillance Integration Center is relying on Internet data at the moment because it has not been able to establish partnerships with federal agencies to get federal data, the GAO said in a new report.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks cybersecurity coordinator
Howard Schmidt is President Barack Obama’s choice for cybersecurity chief, the administration announced today.
Cybersecurity
Obama set to name cyber coordinator
White House confirms appointment of ex-Bush administration official Howard Schmidt, assures "regular access to the president."
Cybersecurity
When did the CISO become sexy?
It wasn't too long ago that a chief information security officer was a hidden resource.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Department gets funds to combat cyber espionage
Initiative aimed at preventing efforts to steal data about illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction
Cybersecurity
Hackers with political agenda bring down Twitter
Twitter says attack on site's Domain Name System redirected users to a cryptic anti-American message from the "Iranian Cyber Army."
Cybersecurity
DHS lacks strategic plan for managing integration, GAO says
While the Homeland Security secretary talks about DHS unification, GAO finds gaps in plans to achieve departmental IT integration.
Cybersecurity
Still no substantive change in cybersecurity policies, processes
Bush cyber chief praises Obama administration for greater focus on security issues, but says approach is largely a continuation of existing programs and activities.
Cybersecurity
OMB proposes new FISMA performance metrics
The Office of Management and Budget is considering new computer security reporting metrics that would include real-time security awareness and management.
Cybersecurity
DHS, Michigan team on cybersecurity
The DHS Computer Emergency Readiness Team will identify possible abnormal activities on Michigan’s networks under a new agreement between the department and the state.
Cybersecurity
DHS hosts virtual cybersecurity job fair
The Homeland Security Department has announced a Cybersecurity Virtual Job Fair to greatly expand its computer security workforce.
Cybersecurity
TWIC card reader tests need best practices, GAO says
GAO gave TSA a mixed review in its latest evaluation of the transportation worker ID card program.
Cybersecurity
House passes bill to require data breach notifications
The House has passed a bill that would standardize how businesses must notify people put at risk after they improperly discloses personal data electronically.
Cybersecurity
Technology a winner in conferees' consolidated spending bill
Committee gives millions of dollars more to IT programs, including cybersecurity, for fiscal 2010.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases cyber incident response draft plan
The Homeland Security Department wants comments on a national plan that would define government and industry responsibilities for responses to cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity