Cybersecurity

China is suspected of hacking into Navy site

Naval War College systems off-line following network intrusion.

Cybersecurity

China a major cyberthreat, commission warns

China is fielding information warfare units and developing anti-satellite capabilities aimed at countering U.S. military technology, according to U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Cybersecurity

Network attack disables Naval War College

A news report states that Chinese hackers are responsible, but officials are investigating the cause and computer and e-mail systems remain off-line.

Cybersecurity

DHS awards Raytheon emergency air route contract

The Advanced Route Evaluation System assesses aircraft type, fuel loads and flight routes, and creates models that simulate the relative vulnerability to terrorist activity.

Cybersecurity

DISA awards $7.2 million PKI test contract

Tangible Software will also evaluate Common Access Cards under the two-year agreement.

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Taxpayers shy from sharing info online

But they are comfortable with shopping via the Internet, a new survey found.

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Contractors must comply with HSPD-12

The new federal rule requires federal contracts to include compliance when contractors and subcontractors must have access to federal facilities or information systems.

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Stolen DOT computers lead to laptop theft ring

Investigators still are not certain if data on one of the laptops had been encrypted.

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GAO: Create policies for testing IT security

Government Accountability Office chides federal agencies for failing to write policies that require periodic IT security testing.

Cybersecurity

States told to expect Real ID draft regs by end of the year

The Homeland Security Department will issue draft regulations by the end of the year to specify how states should implement mandatory federal standards for driver’s licenses.

Cybersecurity

Ethics starts here

Chief information officers increasingly are expected to fill the role of chief ethical officer, with responsibility for creating an ethical culture.

Cybersecurity

Air Force leaders hold Cyber Summit

The service plans to bring full-scale military operations to cyberspace, and the summit was intended to map the way.

Cybersecurity

Agencies focus on HSPD-12 challenges ahead

A variety of challenges, including card and certificate management, information systems interoperability and program costs, await federal agencies.

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Contractors should comply with DOD security training rules

DOD has mandated training for its information assurance workforce, but contractors will have to have certified employees as well to win contracts.

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Image spam: Not a pretty picture

This variant on traditional spam, which can evade common anti-spam solutions, is on the rise and causing problems, according to government and industry security experts.

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DHS IG sees substantial risks for core SBInet program

House panel told DHS did not lay the foundation to oversee and assess contractor performance and control costs.

Cybersecurity

Ping Identity to secure DOJ info sharing project

The company's identity management software will help secure the Regional Information Sharing Systems program.

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DHS IG targets security, procurement

The department’s IT security, program management and procurement practices will be among the IG's prime areas of study in fiscal 2007.

Cybersecurity

Amit Yoran becomes CEO at NetWitness

The former DHS and In-Q-Tel executive joins the forensic analysis product provider to increase the company's presence in the security market.

Cybersecurity

DOT faces new security challenges in 2007

Risk analyst says process improvements could lapse if Congress relaxes oversight.