Cybersecurity

Security dashboard

Are high-level views the answer to getting managers the cybersecurity status information they need to make decisions?

Cybersecurity

N.Y. county wants more secure wireless hot spots

A Westchester County executive proposed legislation that would require businesses providing public Internet access to install a firewall.

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Better intell, info sharing top transportation security wish lists

Four top federal officials say they want technologies that can help decision-making at high-volume areas such as ports and border crossings.

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3 new ways to authenticate

Biometrics break new ground in validating users, computers

Cybersecurity

3 new ways to authenticate

Biometrics break new ground in validating users and computers.

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GSA pursuing anti-virus deals

The agency plans to soon expand the SmartBuy program to include McAfee, Sophos and Trend Micro.

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Appeals court shelves shutdown of Interior computers

An injunction, issued Oct. 20, blocked the use of any systems with access to Indian trust fund data.

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Judge orders Interior IT system shutdown

In a network security tug of war, a judge reclaims ground on a nine-year Indian trust fund lawsuit.

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OPM promotes Dillaman

As a senior OPM manager, Kathy Dillaman was a leader in automating the processing of personnel investigations.

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Real ID won't prevent fraud or terrorism

State officials and other experts do not think they will be able to implement tough federal provisions for driver's licenses and personal IDs.

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Interior to issue smart card identity credentials

The Interior Department’s National Business Center is setting up accredited procedures to issue smart card identity credentials for itself and other federal agencies.

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Securing laptop PCs for public Wi-Fi hot spots

California company unveils new product that secures work over public Wi-Fi hot spots.

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USPS' e-postmark misses revenue goals

The U.S. Postal Service, however, said it will not cancel its agreement with AuthentiDate, which provides the service.

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IG: FERC needs tighter cybersecurity

Agency has made "significant strides," but weaknesses in access controls and other areas remain.

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Biometrics firm gets $100M investment

L-1 Investment Partners, a Stamford, Conn.-based private management investment firm, will buy about $100 million in Viisage common stock.

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GAO to DLA: Fully implement security plan

New report cites DOD agency for inconsistent risk assessment, inadequate training.

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White hat, gray hat, black hat

Hackers can teach government and industry valuable IT security lessons

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Red Hat submits Linux for security evaluation

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is being evaluated for Common Criteria certification on a broad range of IBM eServer systems, the company announced.

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GAO discredits the FAA's information security strategy

Information security procedures for air traffic control systems are unacceptable, GAO auditors say.

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Fast responders

Some companies prepare for security incidents the way they conduct fire drills