Cybersecurity

Army installs PKI security

New policy enhances access controls on the Defense Department's Non-secure IP Router Network.

Cybersecurity

Hackers steal credit card info from R.I. Web site

They accessed data for as many as 53,000 transactions.

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PKI coming to the Army

The service will require all employees to use Common Access Cards and PINs to log on to the NIPRNET.

Cybersecurity

NIST fellowship open to undergrads

Undergraduate students will receive a $4,000 stipend to work for 12 weeks in the Information Technology Laboratory with NIST scientists as their advisers.

Cybersecurity

FCC to investigate phone record sales

The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has launched an investigation into data brokering practices.

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Identity card specs still in play

The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a policy guideline it issued in August 2005.

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McNulty named to advisory board

NIST has chosen the director of government affairs for an international security certification consortium to fill a long-standing vacancy.

Cybersecurity

GSA e-commerce system back online

EOffer, the electronic bid submission system, was taken down after a user found a serious security flaw.

Cybersecurity

DOD calls time out to simplify NSPS

Program executives temporarily halted training classes designed to teach the basics of the Defense Department's new personnel system.

Cybersecurity

Fidelis prevents data leakage

The company has teamed with Government Technology Solutions to help agencies prevent unauthorized network transfers.

Cybersecurity

NIST updates cryptographic guidelines

The revised edition contains all cryptographic standards and recommendations that are binding on federal agencies.

Cybersecurity

SANS survey shows security salaries

With median salary and bonus income of $106,326, chief information security officers ended the year well-compensated, according to the SANS Institute.

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SANS: Popular certifications don't ensure security

Effective training emphasizes technical knowledge, survey says

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SSCP wins ANSI accreditation

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification meets the International Organization for Standardization’s standard for certifying information security employees.

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USPS to review encryption practices

The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a comprehensive review of its data encryption practices in light of new offerings and electronic threats.

Cybersecurity

CIO: Justice to improve info sharing in '06

DOJ is working on the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network, a wide-area network that will handle data, voice and images, CIO Vance Hitch said.

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Study to assess impact of HSPD-12

GSA wants a comprehensive technical study on the impact of new mandatory building access controls on existing building security systems.

Cybersecurity

IG cites Energy cybersecurity weaknesses

He adds in new report that department officials are working on improving them, however.

Cybersecurity

NIST releases biometric data specs

The specifications include interoperable standards for storing data extracted from fingerprint images.

Cybersecurity

Bush order surprises watchdog group

Open government advocates say the president's executive order fails to address the cause of problems in accessing government information.