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 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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