Cybersecurity
FCW Insider: Buzzing about DOD and malware
Questions abound about the malware attack against the Defense Department, but answers are not forthcoming.
Cybersecurity
Experts spell out privacy platform for next Congress
Several panelists recommend predictive data-mining be banned.
Digital Government
Air Force CIO says cybersecurity federal "Achilles' heel"
A broader view is needed to better protect federal networks, says military IT chief.
Cybersecurity
IT to get more attention in approval process for political appointees
GAO suggests nearly ninefold increase in technology questions for Obama nominees during confirmation hearings.
Cybersecurity
Officials lack policy for taking cyber war offensive
Policymakers struggle with privacy, access and civil liberty issues involved.
Cybersecurity
Guidelines to standardize network security controls
Recommendations will include shifting resources from certifying and accrediting systems to fixing known vulnerabilities in an effort to better secure federal networks.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security: Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility
Department official says agencies need their own computer security processes for protection in addition to the national initiative.
Cybersecurity
Security industry calls on feds to invest in cybersecurity
Group urges Obama administration and Congress to fund their research and protect them from liability caused by cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Cyber defense, not cyberattacks, top priority
Intelligence director says U.S. must place defending its critical infrastructure networks above the ability to launch attacks against foreign systems.
Cybersecurity
Obama likely to put off IT investments, analysts say
Tight budgets and economic slowdown could delay new administration’s technology investments to support transparency and more communication with public.
Cybersecurity
GAO issues list of IT challenges for Obama administration
New Web site highlights problems haunting the 2010 census and troubled IT management at VA.
Cybersecurity
Board urges full funding of cybersecurity initiative
Defense Science Board says security plan should be expanded to include protecting commercial networks such as finance and transportation.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity panel places hill oversight on back burner
While committee decided to focus on recommendations the executive branch can implement, some experts feel time is right for congressional overhaul as well.
Cybersecurity
Virtual workshop unites countries to sharpen cyber defenses
Defense official stresses cybersecurity as a global responsibility
Cybersecurity
Agencies make another dent in high-risk IT investments
To encourage further progress, OMB releases online financial analysis tool.
Cybersecurity
IT spending to remain flat for next two fiscal years
Technology association predicts presidential transition and rising deficits will prevent agencies from receiving money for new IT programs.
Cybersecurity
IRS rolls out tax processing systems despite known security risks
Inspector general identifies several weaknesses that could expose taxpayer information.
Cybersecurity