Cybersecurity
Concerns grow over security group
The co-chairman of the advisory board for the Chief Information Security Officers Exchange says he's 'uncomfortable' with the structure.
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Evans: No big changes in security guidance
But the federal e-gov and IT boss is willing to consider changes that would make annual security evaluations more consistent.
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OMB proposes ID timetable
Under the plan, agencies would start issuing new ID cards to employees and long-term contractors in October 2006.
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Security forum members to meet in May
The Chief Information Security Officers Exchange has already started working to raise the federal government’s security grade.
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NASA wrestles risk
The space agency's new approach to electronic risk management represents a philosophical change.
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Is desktop search secure?
Analysts say free desktop search tools pose security threats.
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GAO: SEC systems vulnerable to attack
GAO finds that the SEC's computer networks remain vulnerable to hacking because of a lack of a comprehensive security program.
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Make security a business issue
Chief information security officers who know only "geek speak" will be left behind, officials say.
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Group sees security weaknesses
The President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee says critical IT systems remain highly susceptible to cyber attacks that could have a catastrophic effect.
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McCoy: Champion of information assurance
Efforts to strengthen security extended beyond DOD.
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FISMA tightens criteria
Federal agencies will encounter tougher security grading standards next year.
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Fla. county secures wireless
Sarasota installed security devices in 15 county buildings.
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Deal to set government security standard
Plan would use Air Force model to determine Microsoft configurations.
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Pentagon seeks spyware fighter
Stratcom announced plans to buy a spyware protection system for the military and Coast Guard.
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OASIS ratifies security markup
SAML 2.0 will allow for a single Web-based sign-on for people needing to move information across separate security domains.
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Report seeks classification guidance
A new document co-written by a DARPA official calls for new federal guidelines that balance the need for greater security with society’s need for openness.
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Security through layers
Wireless networks are inherently insecure, but the more layers of security they have, the less likely they are to be attacked, Mischel Kwon said.
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