Cybersecurity

Spies work on info sharing

Intelligence officials have started several initiatives to improve data sharing among personnel of all security levels.

Cybersecurity

House struggles over security bill

Did Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) propose moving cybersecurity authority to OMB?

Cybersecurity

DOD relents on overseas voting site

The Pentagon has backed off of its decision to block access to a Web site providing voting information for Americans living overseas.

Cybersecurity

Wireless tip: Don't hide from risk

Perhaps the most important wireless safety precaution is acknowledging the risk.

Cybersecurity

DHS expands biometric use

But privacy protections should be maintained, said the undersecretary for border and transportation security.

Cybersecurity

USPTO expands signature options

A new rule also allows for patent documents s-signatures, in which the signature is typed between two forward slashes.

Cybersecurity

4 tips for a strong defense

Many agency officials still struggle to meet FISMA obligations and could use some help.

Cybersecurity

Bill would elevate cybersecurity chief at DHS

Lawmakers, others want high profile for cyber concerns

Cybersecurity

Secrecy costs rise, study says

According to a study on secrecy in the Bush administration, companies and agencies spent $6.5 billion to classify government data in 2003.

Cybersecurity

Los Alamos axes four

Los Alamos National Laboratory fired four workers because of safety and security incidents. Seven others will be disciplined.

Cybersecurity

FBI, DHS ask for industry ideas

A request for information was issued for the Federal Investigative Case Management System.

Cybersecurity

OMB: Clamp down on P2P

The Office of Management and Budget wants CIOs to monitor and enforce federal policies on employees' use of P2P technology.

Cybersecurity

State on track for biometrics

But GAO says federal officials haven't provided comprehensive guidelines for the Biometric Visa Program.

Cybersecurity

Administration delays DHS, DOD personnel system changes

Regulations planned for September have been pushed back.

Cybersecurity

Army puts up its defenses

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Cybersecurity

Army rebuilds networks after hack attack

Hackers access Fort Campbell's network, spurring a massive fix

Cybersecurity

IT on the beat

Security technologies deployed in force at convention venues

Cybersecurity

DOD buys 800,000 smart cards

The cards are made by a Dutch firm.

Cybersecurity

TSA starts biometric pilot

The Registered Traveler program aims to enroll 10,000 frequent fliers by capturing fingerprints and iris images.

Cybersecurity

CIO Council releases info-sharing guide

The guidelines are supposed to help federal decision-makers balance security and privacy against demands to carry out agency missions.