Cybersecurity

The cyberwar plan, not just a defensive game

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Cybersecurity

Visa Waiver Program pilot coming to LAX

Some travelers arriving to Los Angeles International Airport from New Zealand can use automated entry technology under a small-scale project.

Cybersecurity

The daily menace

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FBI pushes back completion date for Sentinel file system

The FBI plans to complete the development of its new electronic case management system in September 2010, months later than previously planned, according to the Justice Department's inspector general.

Cybersecurity

Coast Guard takes charge as integrator lead in procurements

Although the House voted last month to ban using lead systems integrators for Coast Guard procurements, the service is still using that structure temporarily on two major acquisitions, its procurement chief says.

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Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials

Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.

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After Fort Hood shootings, no force-wide changes in Army base security

An Army official today confirmed that no force-wide alterations have been made to existing security measures across Army bases in the U.S. in wake of the Nov. 5 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people.

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Current 'Whac-A-Mole' cybersecurity approach not a winner, DHS official says

Bruce McConnell, counselor to DHS' top cybersecurity official, said more personnel, better user authentication, security metrics, and automated responses are needed to make systems more secure.

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Automated apps take sweat out of security compliance

New automated tools can help agencies get some of the voluminous security configuration data required under the Federal Information Security Management Act. But the tools aren't a cure-all.

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Lockheed Martin chief sees cybersecurity, health IT in its future

Firm is looking to diversify during Obama administration.

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House technology subcommittee clears cybersecurity bill

Bill was drafted to meet a need for more coordinated oversight.

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DHS approves enhanced tribal ID cards

The Homeland Security Department has signed agreements with four tribes to develop enhanced identification cards with some technology improvements.

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New cybersecurity role for NIST?

NIST would be responsible for developing a plan to coordinate the government's work with international organizations developing cybersecurity standards under a bill approved by the House Science and Technology’s Innovation Subcommittee.

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Cybersecurity regulator for energy has its own vulnerabilities

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not identify sensitive information and how it should be protected, an inspector general found.

Cybersecurity

Seaports need more safeguards against bio/chem weapons

U.S. Customs and Border Protection should issue guidance for inspecting cargo arriving in U.S. seaports for biological and chemical threats, the department's inspector general said.

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Industry should lead cybersecurity partnership

The federal role should be to regulate and enforce standards and respond to threats, report recommends.

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TechAmerica: Appoint cybersecurity coordinator now

The technology trade association TechAmerica wants President Barack Obama to make good on his promise to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator.