Cybersecurity
University unites industry, gov to tighten energy sector cybersecurity
Professors hope program overcomes what they see as a lack of cooperation among government and businesses to develop policies to protect and respond to a cyberattack on power companies.
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IT security for medical devices a problem, officials say
Medical devices on the VA's networks make it difficult to ensure data security, two senior officials told a federal health IT panel.
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Senators stress cybersecurity as a top priority for OSTP nominee
Philip E. Coyle III, White House choice to be associate director for national security and international affairs, says he will focus on cyberdefense if confirmed.
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DHS proposes permanent status for biometrics-based traveler program
The Homeland Security Department wants to expand a program that uses biometrics to verify identity and speed processing times for airline passengers.
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SSA should keep a close eye on computer access, IG says
The Social Security Administration is generally following FISMA guidelines, but needs to do more close monitoring of computer access controls, SSA's inspector general finds.
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3 basic steps to thwart most cyberattacks, courtesy of NSA
Three key practices can help systems withstand about 80 percent of commonly-known attack mechanisms, according to an estimate from the National Security Agency.
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Talks among world experts about what constitutes cyberwar grow cold
United States should open cyber defense strategy talks to a public debate, much like it did with nuclear weapons, security firm says.
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CISOs assess the assessors
Government chief information security officers discuss the process and effectiveness of security compliance measures.
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Is it time for a national data breach notification law?
Lawmakers are again considering legislation that would create federal requirements for notifying people when their personal data is compromised.
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Chief information security officers answer 4 burning questions
6 government chief information security officers have a round-table discussion about the most dangerous new cybersecurity threats and best strategies for addressing those risks.
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CISOs take center-stage
The nature of IT security matters — brought to high alert by episodic breaches and ongoing cyber threats — has raised the stakes and profiles of the government chief information security officer.
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Los Alamos National Lab again under fire for weak computer security
Officials failed to identify and authenticate users, encrypt classified information, monitor compliance with policies, or check that settings are up to date.
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Is a legislative fix in FISMA's future?
Agencies can improve cybersecurity without an overhaul of the Federal Information Security Management Act by using continuous and targeted monitoring of systems, some experts say.
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