Cybersecurity
Napolitano directs review of DHS' cybersecurity efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has called for a review of the department's cybersecurity efforts as part of a wide-ranging review of DHS' programs and strategies.
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Napolitano asks for reports on cybersecurity, border protection
New homeland security secretary wants DHS offices to describe their authority to protect public and private networks, and their relationships with other agencies.
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In the News: Obama to keep BlackBerry
President Barack Obama will keep his BlackBerry for personal use, making him the first sitting president to use e-mail, the Associated Press reports.
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Napolitano orders review of DHS' intelligence-sharing
Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security Department's new secretary, has ordered officials to review and evaluate how the department shares intelligence with nonfederal authorities.
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FAA off high-risk list, but most others remain
After 14 years, GAO removes the air traffic control modernization program from its list, but the IRS, Census and Defense IT systems stay on.
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Tech aids coordination on inauguration security
D.C. police, feds use new tool to share reports on suspicious activity during inauguration festivities.
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Bush appointees linked with company lobbying, report says
Fifteen former Cabinet-level officials in the Bush administration are now working for companies that lobby their former agencies, according to a report from a government watchdog group.
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Outgoing intell chief discusses cybersecurity challenge
The government's cybersecurity initiative is not as far along as Mike McConnell, the outgoing director of national intelligence, would like.
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DHS offers social media to boost preparedness
The Homeland Security Department will offer new media tools to encourage the public to prepare for emergencies.
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DHS nominee stresses cybersecurity, border technology
Janet Napolitano, the nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, stressed cybersecurity and border security technology today during her confirmation hearing.
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DHS travel program rushed
The Homeland Security Department is jeopardizing security by rushing its new Electronic System for Travel Authorization program, Lieberman says.
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Audit: IRS ignored risks in deploying online filing system
Vulnerabilities were carried over across different stages of development, IG reports.
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Groups list most dangerous software programming errors
Officials hope that the release of a consensus list of the top 25 most dangerous software programming errors will improve cybersecurity.
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Meyerrose to head cybersecurity at Harris
Former federal CIO Dale Meyerrose is joining Harris Corp. to lead development of the federal contractor’s newly created cybersecurity and information assurance business unit.
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Michael Lisagor's crystal ball for 2009
From Obama appointees to FEMA, find out what his predictions are for the government in 2009.
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Is cybersecurity initiative enough
A recent report urges the incoming Obama administration to establish an office in the White House dedicated to securing cyberspace.
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President-elect Barack Obama names a chief performance officer? Yawn.
The move generated a fair amount of buzz last week, but nothing compared with the ongoing speculation and debates about Obama’s eventual appointment of a governmentwide chief technology officer.
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