Cybersecurity
Purdue nurtures cyber infrastructure
A sign of the future: Purdue University has launched a cyber infrastructure program to link its computer resources and enhance research.
Cybersecurity
CERT: Zotob, esbot not major attacks
Worms’ impact on federal agencies minimal, says analyst with U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team.
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VeriSign discounts PKI services to higher education
Higher institutions’ open networks are frequently the target of cyberattacks, say VeriSign officials, who manage the Internet dot-edu domain servers.
Cybersecurity
Infrastructure arenas still weak on defense
The private sector has been slow to protect computer-based systems that control critical infrastructures, such as the oil and gas facilities.
Cybersecurity
NIST creates online treasure trove of security woes
Database includes the latest information on vulnerabilities associated with popular software products.
Cybersecurity
GSA pursues single sign-on service
Federated approach could ease identity management for online apps
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Financial Services ISAC to offer online security courses
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center supports the disclosure of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities among federal agencies and financial companies and organizations.
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Agencies must identify IT "skill gaps"
Aug. 30 is deadline for telling OMB how they plan to handle any information technology “skill gaps” in key areas.
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FBI director criticizes companies' code of silence
By not reporting cyberattacks, companies will not only harm themselves, but also the nation, Robert Mueller said.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases vulnerability database
The comprehensive cybersecurity database is updated daily with the latest known vulnerabilities associated with commercial products.
Cybersecurity
OMB moves to consolidate cybersecurity
Cross-agency centers would standardize agency security processes.
Cybersecurity
DNS faces old and new cyberthreats
Despite attacks, Domain Name System security remains weak.
Cybersecurity
GSA proposes e-authentication plan
Proposal calls for a decentralized approach to providing identity management services.
Cybersecurity
Better inspections needed for container cargos
Two senators say Customs and Border Protection officials must do a better job of gathering container data from incoming ships.
Cybersecurity
Linux scores high marks for security
A study finds that the most recent release of the popular open-source code is free of major defects.
Cybersecurity
AirTight targets low-end wireless customers
Its stand-alone sensor monitors 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless bands.
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Security news in brief
Fortress, Rajant team for self-healing wireless net; Micromuse completes GuardedNet buy; Education selects NetIQ for security.
Cybersecurity
Auditors find IRS security holes
IRS managers are not following security procedures for workers who leave but still have access to its systems.
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Instant message lockdown
Agencies grapple with control issues as users increasingly flock to IM
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