Cybersecurity
Contract change puts personal data at risk
Thousands of customers are wondering what will happen to the fingerprint and personal data they provided to a Registered Traveler operator who went out of business.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command: So much still to know
Defense and cybersecurity experts have lots of questions about the scope and operations of the military's newest command.
Cybersecurity
Two familiar snags await DHS
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano must define inherently government work and find the people to do the insourced work.
Cybersecurity
DHS contracts in line for evaluation
All new professional services contracts worth more than $1 million will be reviewed, including PACTS.
Cybersecurity
DHS names PACTS winners
The Homeland Security Department has awarded the $1.5 billion PACTS contract for professional services.
Cybersecurity
Agencies seek cloud computing services on Networx
More federal agencies want the greater security and sophisticated technology the huge telecom program provides.
Cybersecurity
Agencies look inward for Web 2.0
When agencies are not able to use public services such as Facebook and Twitter, a growing collection of open-source tools is making it easier for them to create their own social-networking systems.
Cybersecurity
GAO urges improvements to FISMA
GAO recommends more oversight by OMB to improve information security.
Cybersecurity
War games spark better-informed decisions
War games are not just for children and generals. The authors of a new book demonstrate how the concepts can apply to vexing business problems.
Cybersecurity
China's cybersecurity fears sound very familiar
I came across a fascinating article while traveling in China that tells us a lot about Chinese perceptions of cybersecurity issues — and something about the human psyche as well.
Cybersecurity
Cyber command in urgent need of strategy, military leaders say
At the same time, the increasing complexity of cyberspace and ongoing workforce issues remain pressing challenges, adding urgency, military leaders said, for the new command to articulate its strategy soon.
Cybersecurity
Registered Traveler: Data privacy, security prompts chairman’s inquiry
A House committee chairman is questioning TSA on its handling of personal data for the Registered Traveler program.
Cybersecurity
Verified Identity Pass shuts down Registered Traveler lanes
Transportation Security Administration declines to comment on closure.
Cybersecurity
Improved FISMA scores don't add up to better security, auditor says
The government could improve the way it measures the security of agencies' information technology programs, a senior GAO official told Congress.
Cybersecurity
Britain to establish new cybersecurity office
The British government is establishing a new Office of Cyber Security, as part of a broader strategy dedicated to protecting Britain's information technology infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Alexander: Military cybersecurity requires broader training
The man expected to head the new military cyber command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties.
Cybersecurity