Cybersecurity
Cyber warfare: Sound the alarm or move ahead in stride?
Military leaders and analysts say evolving cyber threats, which some believe could produce a "digital Hurricane Katrina," will require the Defense Department to work more closely with experts in industry.
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Some key events in the history of cyber warfare
Track the timeline of significant cybersecurity attacks.
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DHS agencies don't sustain info security programs, IG says
The Homeland Security Department's agencies must improve execution of the department's information security policies on a year-round basis, procedures and practices, DHS' inspector general said.
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Wronged travelers to get new system for filing complaints
The Homeland Security Department has agreed to replace its IT support system for the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program to fix longstanding problems, a new report states.
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DHS would get more IT dollars under unified funding measure
A Senate-House committee wants to give the Homeland Security Department more money for several large information technology programs in fiscal 2010.
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House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems, handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
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DHS Web sites vulnerable to hackers, IG says
The DHS inspector general has found vulnerabilities related to uneven security patch management in the department's nine most popular Web sites.
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IG faults HUD for stimulus law reporting problems
HUD falls on privacy and data security goals and misses deadlines as it tracks spending for the economic stimulus law, the IG's office says.
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Pentagon authorizes outside firm to manage access to some DOD systems
Exostar is now permitted to issue digital certificates and smart cards on its own behalf
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SSA needs better information security, IG says
SSA has not followed through on key cybersecurity recommendations, according to a new report.
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Commerce neglects its IT security workforce: inspector general
The department’s management has not devoted enough resources to training its IT security workers as the threat of cyber attacks increase in number and sophistication, IG says.
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DHS falling short on small vessel security, IG says
The Homeland Security Department does not have an effective strategy or technologies in place to counteract the threat of attacks by terrorists who arrive on small boats, according to a new report.
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With no plan to respond to cyberattacks, U.S. risks reliving 9/11
Government needs a plan to state who is in charge and what must be done in the wake of an attack, or have poor coordination and preparedness.
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