Cybersecurity
Banning file-sharing software won't keep data safe from hackers
As House leaders reassess guidelines that led to the disclosure of an internal ethics report, security experts say audits and tests also are needed to protect information.
Cybersecurity
Lieberman outlines plan for cybersecurity legislation
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) today detailed his goals for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation he plans to introduce.
Cybersecurity
Compliance focus is hampering cybersecurity, critics say
OMB urged to update federal security standards to better detect network vulnerabilities and keep up with new threats.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker to seek statutory authority for cyber adviser
Expressing frustration with the Obama administration, a key House lawmaker on Thursday said he will introduce a bill soon to codify the powers of a White House adviser for national cybersecurity efforts.
Cybersecurity
DHS to open new cybersecurity center
The Homeland Security Department will open a new cybersecurity coordination center near Washington on Friday.
Cybersecurity
DHS' financial system consolidation needs better oversight, officials say
DHS' financial system consolidation program has progressed but still relies too much on contractors, GAO officials say.
Cybersecurity
DHS' critical infrastructure plan not cyber-secure, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department should reassess its program for working with agencies and industry to secure critical infrastructure from cyber vulnerabilities, GAO says.
Cybersecurity
Government to build $1.5B cybersecurity data center
Officials plan to build a $1.5 billion data center to bolster the cybersecurity capabilities of intelligence agencies, the Defense Department, and the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
Debate heats up over cybersecurity regulations for electric utilities
Some House members want to set standards for how power plants respond to security vulnerabilities while the industry says that oversteps the government's role.
Cybersecurity
Obama nominates Wagner as DHS intell chief
President Barack Obama today nominated Caryn Wagner to lead the Homeland Security Department's office that uses information technology to share information with non-federal officials.
Cybersecurity
Report: Federal spending on info security will outpace overall IT spending
Increase in cyberattacks is driving government's continued investment in cybersecurity, says tech research firm.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service doesn't keep IT needs secret
The Secret Service wants industry to help it shape procurement plans for the first phase of a wide-ranging information technology overhaul.
Cybersecurity