Cybersecurity
Information-sharing platform hacked
A DHS official confirmed that the department's platform for sharing sensitive but unclassified information with partner organizations was recently hacked.
Cybersecurity
More money and staff a must for DHS to take lead role for cybersecurity
Homeland Security has only about a third of the resources needed to oversee the security of civilian networks; NSA could continue to be a dominate player.
Cybersecurity
Budget push for cloud computing could be premature, observers say
Some warn security could suffer in the rush to subscription-based software and hardware services.
Cybersecurity
FCW Insider: Is IT security a drag on the mission?
Many readers were flabbergasted to hear that Energy Secretary Steven Chu suggested that his department is too fixated on security concerns.
Cybersecurity
Deloitte says acquisition will expand an already fast-growing practice
BearingPoint purchase will add business in cybersecurity and systems designed to increase the transparency of financial markets, officials say
Cybersecurity
Audit: CBP still has problems with IT controls
The Customs and Border Protection agency continues to be weak in IT security, audit states.
Cybersecurity
Hacker demands $10M ransom for data
The FBI and state authorities are investigating a case in which a hacker wants $10 million for the return of sensitive information, according to media reports.
Cybersecurity
DHS asks for nearly $1 billion to protect critical networks, systems
Cybersecurity funding is more than expected, but spending on bolstering security for critical infrastructures may fall short, say security specialists.
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Coordinated efforts needed to fight cyberattacks
Agencies must prepare to face adversaries capable of launching persistent attacks from multiple locations, experts say at a cybersecurity conference.
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Expert: White House needs cybersecurity coordinator
An expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the job of securing government networks is too big for one person to be its operational leader.
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Panel says it will approve millions more for swine flu
The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said the group will approve spending more than $2 billion to deal with swine flu.
Cybersecurity
NSA director calls for a cyberspace Monroe Doctrine
Proposal could be simplistic "chest beating," or an indication of how serious the United States is about defending its networks.
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Military leaders embrace idea of cyber command
The cyber command, expected to be announced in days, would help the Defense Department keep up with the changing technology and tactics of cyber warfare, current and former officials say.
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Experts: Workforce needs cybersecurity awareness
Federal employees who work with taxpayers' information must be trained to protect that data, experts say.
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Agencies still fail to take steps to secure information systems
Lack of comprehensive programs to protect data blamed for vulnerabilities.
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Industry group pushing for cybersecurity chief
Officials at TechAmerica, a technology industry association, say a cybersecurity chief would provide vendors with the clear guidance they need to develop products for government.
Cybersecurity