Cybersecurity
Standard updated for reporting suspicious activity
The government has updated its standard for reporting suspicious activity that could be linked to terrorism to deal with issues raised by civil liberties groups and police.
Cybersecurity
IG: Interior fails to track computers
The department's IG found that nearly 20 percent of more than 2,500 computers there could not be specifically located.
Cybersecurity
Is social media in government a non-starter?
Do you believe that agencies will — or should — allow employees to start using Facebook, Twitter and other popular tools as part of their jobs?
Digital Government
Federal CIO plots path to transparency
Vivek Kundra says the power of technology can transform government.
Cybersecurity
Health IT program needs ID management
The Obama administration's health IT initiative needs strong identity management tools to protect patient privacy, according to vendors, providers and other experts at a panel today.
Cybersecurity
GAO cites information security weaknesses
The Government Accountability Office says agencies continue to face major information security vulnerabilities despite making progress in complying with FISMA requirements.
Cybersecurity
Obama's IT cuts for K-12 could jeopardize schools' cybersecurity
With more than half of all districts having experienced a cyberattack in the past year, technology directors say more federal money is needed.
Cybersecurity
Momentum growing to strengthen information security requirements
Federal systems are still vulnerable to cyberattacks, so agencies need metrics to measure how secure their systems are and where they remain vulnerable.
Cybersecurity
Smart grid standards released
The government has released a list of 16 interoperability and security standards for the smart electric grid.
Cybersecurity
Air Force selects cyber headquarters site
A new, numbered Air Force headquarters dedicated to cyber issues will likely be located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, officials said.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks e-mail security for grid network
The Defense Department wants information from industry on how to provide e-mail security for its Global Information Grid network.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Secure Flight improved IT security
The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.
Cybersecurity
Intelligence community wrestles with Web 2.0 tools for information sharing
A new policy calls on homeland security officials to make intelligence and law enforcement data easier to share by making it more discoverable. Here's how the systems might work.
Cybersecurity
IT spending expected to climb during Obama administration
Precise estimates for technology investments are elusive.
Cybersecurity
Defense networks breach reveals weaknesses in federal info security
Pentagon employee is accused of giving a Chinese government operative classified information.
Cybersecurity