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
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
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OMB moves to consolidate cybersecurity
Cross-agency centers would standardize agency security processes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AirTight targets low-end wireless customers
Its stand-alone sensor monitors 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless bands.
Cybersecurity
Security news in brief
Fortress, Rajant team for self-healing wireless net; Micromuse completes GuardedNet buy; Education selects NetIQ for security.
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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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Back up data early and often, experts warn
SANS: As Internet vulnerabilities increase, watch your backup.
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Group says kids should learn cybersecurity
Cyber Security Industry Alliance says students should learn to be good cybercitizens with lessons on online security, ethics and safety.
Cybersecurity
OMB wants cybersecurity service consolidated
OMB wants to consolidate security training and other services, according to the draft of a plan being circulated.
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Finjan licenses software to Microsoft
Finjan Software has signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft, giving Microsoft nonexclusive rights to use certain Finjan Internet security technology patents.
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