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Loose lips and other risks
Although the fundamentals of using good passwords and the latest antivirus software remain critical to good security, new risks involving rankandfile employees have emerged. To be most effective, a securityawareness program should address the following risk areas:
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What the security act requires
This is an excerpt from the Office of Management and Budget's draft guidance on what agencies must do to comply with the Government Information Security Reform Act:
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ViewSonic flat panel's price is right
If you've been delaying a flat-panel purchase because of prohibitive pricing, you may not have to wait any longer
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Awareness still lacking
When the General Services Administration developed the specification for the governmentwide Smart Access Common ID Card contract, it included a requirement for biometric security.
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Group updates guide for financial systems
JFMIP has unveiled a plan to revise standards for agency financial-management systems
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Firms share intell, school markets
SAS Institute and BTG to draw on each other's expertise in the intelligence and K-12 markets
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Benefits, risks of ATP weighed
A congressional panel tackles the merits and effectiveness of the Advanced Technology Program
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Make sure trusts are trustworthy
FCW's Friday Financials column asks -- and answers -- 'What is a living trust?'
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Armey renews Carnivore criticism
House leader urges re-examination of Carnivore in light of a ruling on privacy-threatening technology
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Philadelphia gets smarter travel
The city joins Pittsburgh in access to almost real-time information on traffic and road conditions
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STARS testing pace questioned
Aggressive testing schedule and software problems risk further delaying air traffic system, FAA IG says
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Citrix creates federal program
Application services provider aims to expand sales to federal agencies
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Agencies have new system safeguard
FTS' Safeguard contract has been modified to offer managed security services
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Agencies to vote on bridge
Mechanism will enable agencies to exchange digital certificates for secure electronic transactions
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