Cybersecurity
Security in the news: Events and non-events
April 1 passed without the massive attack by the much-anticipated Conficker Internet worm, but don't relax just yet.
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Senate security bill would put burden on contractors
The measure would require the licensing and certification of people who provide cybersecurity services to agencies.
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Web tools can help agencies collect innovative ideas
Web-based applications for soliciting ideas from workers and the public are only as useful and successful as you make them.
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Coast Guard softens TWIC rules at ports
The service allows interim measures until May 13.
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White House to oversee coordination of cybersecurity efforts
Administration officials identify more than 250 requirements it will use to direct Obama's federal cybersecurity agenda, which will include sweeping policies.
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Recommended reading for the week of April 6
How to spend less time in meetings; a frontline report from the browser hacking wars; Twitter for professionals; IT security on the cheap.
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IG: More intell integration needed
A new report says intelligence agencies need to further integrate their IT systems.
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Cybersecurity bill would impose standards, certifications
Senate legislation would require a national cybersecurity adviser at the White House, new enforceable standards and certifications for cybersecurity professionals.
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Interoperability urged for border communications
Sheriffs say local, state and federal officials need to work together to secure the U.S./Mexico border.
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Vendor recommends federal software security mandate
Government would benefit from building safeguards into software during development, report says.
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The federal/state balancing act
Federal and nonfederal interests don't always coincide in homeland security intelligence.
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Napolitano brings information sharing success to DHS post
Since Janet Napolitano took over as Homeland Security secretary in January, she has vocally pledged her support for efforts to share homeland security-related information and intelligence between state, local and federal authorities. Her emphasis on such sharing predates many of the current federally driven efforts to integrate state and local authorities into the national-intelligence apparatus.
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Bill would change Coast Guard acquisition
The Coast Guard would change some acquisition processes under new legislation.
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Demand may fall for visas
Applications are due April 1 for the popular H-1B visas for foreign skilled workers who often work in information technology, but demand may be reduced this year because of the economy.
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