Cybersecurity
New cybersecurity coordinator says he has Obama's ear
Schmidt said he has begun meeting with members of Congress and noted several cybersecurity bills have been introduced.
Cybersecurity
Organizing cybersecurity efforts remains key challenge
Panelists say new White House cyber coordinator might not have the full authority needed to address rapidly multiplying threats.
Cybersecurity
DARPA eyes digital fingerprints to track computer attacks
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is holding a conference for those interested in helping with a project to use digital DNA to bolster cyber defense.
Cybersecurity
Without cyber response policies, U.S. can only denounce China attacks
The cyberattacks on Google originating from China highlight technology as a growing arena for the clash of national values and interests.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano orders SBInet reassessment
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered a re-evaluation of options for protecting the United States-Mexico border because of delays in deploying the SBInet technology system.
Cybersecurity
Assessing a training program
NIST Special Publication 800-16 recommends four ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a cybersecurity training program.
Cybersecurity
5 tips for cybersecurity-training your employees
Government security managers recommend several techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of employee cybersecurity training and improving the odds that the lessons will sink in.
Cybersecurity
Better integrated intell could save lives
National security agencies want to make the various databases that hold terrorism information more searchable after the failed Christmas Day airplane bombing.
Cybersecurity
Candidate for TSA top job withdraws from consideration
The Transportation Security Administration is still without a leader now that White House nominee Erroll Southers has withdrawn from consideration.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases update to smart grid standards
Framework will include options for incorporating legacy technology already in use.
Cybersecurity
Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
Service seeks technologies to destroy or disrupt enemy information networks.
Cybersecurity
Beware of this Facebook scam
Blogger Steve Kelman sniffs out a Facebook phishing attempt, which serves as another reminder of the risks of social media.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft will maintain its great firewall in China
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says his company will continue to comply with China's censorship rules, despite Google's recent suggestions that it might exit that market due to Chinese government censorship practices.
Cybersecurity
Clinton queries China about Google's cyberattack allegations
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is looking for an explanation from the Chinese government regarding Google’s accusations that sophisticated attack on the company’s infrastructure originated from China.
Cybersecurity
Maryland wants to be cybersecurity epicenter
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley wants Maryland to be recognized as the leading state for cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity