Cybersecurity
SSH Brute Force Spotted
New reports are filtering in to SANS' Internet Storm Center about a new SSH brute force script, possibly named "dd_ssh."
People
Social media emerge as digital avenue for emergency response
The public increasingly is turning to Facebook and Twitter for help in emergencies -- and it expects government agencies to be paying attention, according to a new Red Cross survey.
Digital Government
Going Beyond a Resume
The average number of resumes viewed by technology hiring managers and recruiters is up 50 percent this year, according to this month's issue of the <a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MzkyNTQxfENoaWxkSUQ9Mzk3MjE5fFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1">Dice Report</a>. But that number represents the under-the-radar job market, where employers -- 80 percent of them, in fact -- are searching resume databases before posting their job publicly. As a result, it's important for technology professionals to highlight their achievements on social networking websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and personal blogs, Dice notes.
People
VA data breach reports available online
The Veterans Affairs Department invites the public to view its monthly reports on data breaches and on lost and stolen laptops and BlackBerrys.
People
DOD officials concerned about awarding earmarked money
Defense procurement officials missed procurement fundamentals of competition and pricing when awarding earmarks, auditors find.
Digital Government
House to hold hearings on Defense cuts
Lawmakers and union representatives question rationale for contractor cuts and civilian hiring freeze.
Cybersecurity
Soundbytes: Defense official changes, NII good-bye and downsizing government
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
Digital Government
Administration investigates technologies that promote green buildings
Other than new tools, sustainability requires changing design and construction processes, observer says.
Digital Government
E-recycling program might not be achieving its full potential
EPA initiatives to promote environmentally sound disposal of electronics have a limited reach and not enough is being done to improve them, auditors find.
Digital Government
Senate clears $600 million border bill funded by work-visa fees
The Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would pump $600 million in emergency spending into security efforts along the border with Mexico, which would be paid for by raising work-visa fees on foreign companies operating in the United States.
Digital Government