Cybersecurity
HHS seeking solutions to address FISMA compliance for health exchange
Federal Computer Week
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
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.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Lockheed Martin chief sees cybersecurity, health IT in its future
Firm is looking to diversify during Obama administration.
Cybersecurity
House technology subcommittee clears cybersecurity bill
Bill was drafted to meet a need for more coordinated oversight.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Industry should lead cybersecurity partnership
The federal role should be to regulate and enforce standards and respond to threats, report recommends.
Cybersecurity