Cybersecurity
VA conducts security review of laptop PCs, bars nondepartment PCs from VPN
Agency has also suspended the practice of permitting employees in the Veterans Benefit Administration from removing claims files from office computers and working on them at home.
Cybersecurity
NIST supplies IT security handbook to managers
The publication provides managers with an overview of information security practices.
Cybersecurity
Gartner critical of current business continuity plans
In a recent survey, 72 percent of respondents said they did not include federal, state and local authorities in their 2005 planning efforts.
Cybersecurity
DOD data center worked overtime on stolen personnel files
Data specialists spent last weekend sifting through records to determine that the missing Veterans Affairs database also contained info on active-duty personnel.
Cybersecurity
DHS doesn't take cyberattack threats seriously, former IG says
The United States and the Homeland Security Department are “manifestly and woefully unprepared” for a cyberattack, the former DHS inspector general said.
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VA hit with two class-action suits over data theft
The Consumer Coalition for Health Privacy has also asked HHS to conduct a privacy review of health data.
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TSA readies Registered Traveler system
The publication of a business model was the final major step.
Cybersecurity
Companies build authentication bridge to government agencies
CertiPath PKI provides cross-certification for aerospace, defense industries.
Cybersecurity
VFA finds niche in facilities management
Software company helps GSA manage its vast real estate portfolio.
Cybersecurity
8(a) firms found opportunity after 2005 hurricanes
Big companies were not the only ones providing relief in hard-hit areas.
Cybersecurity
L-3 adds homeland security group
Craig P. Coy, former chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority, will oversee L-3’s homeland security operations.
Cybersecurity
DSS lifts planned ban on .edu access
An internal panel determined that proposed restrictions would be burdensome and provide no security benefit.
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VA names new info security czar
Department taps Marine Vietnam vet and former Arizona county attorney for key slot.
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Postal Service plans HSPD-12 buy
USPS will prequalify vendors to oversee the implementation of its personal identity verification card system.
Cybersecurity
DSS denies .edu users access to clearance info
And the Defense Security Service must pre-approve .net and .org users before they can access data on cleared employees and companies, according to a new rule effective June 30.
Cybersecurity
DHS taps ManTech for emergency system support
The integrator will deliver a Web-based information sharing portal, an emergency resource registration system and a nationwide alert and warning notification system.
Cybersecurity
VA officials ignored security warnings
In wake of data theft secretary vows relentless pursuit of compliance with security policies
Cybersecurity
DOD: China fielding cyberattack units
A new Pentagon report states China is stepping up its information warfare and computer network attack capabilities.
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VA needs 26 million envelopes, fast
Department plans mass mailing to inform all vets of data theft.
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