Modernization

Cloud comparison

This table compares the three models officials have when building their IT portfolios: A fee-based public cloud; a shared cost, government-only private cloud; or the traditional buy and manage your own.

Modernization

Cyberattacks could have been mitigated

Agency responses to cyberattacks on U.S. government sites demonstrate a need for better coordination between agency security officials and the companies that provide Internet services, experts say.

Cybersecurity

Alexander: Military cybersecurity requires broader training

The man expected to head the new military cyber command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties.

Cybersecurity

Official: Gates still considering cyber command

A new Defense Department cyber command would not lead to a military takeover of cyberspace, says Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn.

Cybersecurity

DNI: Public trust important for cybersecurity

The Director of National Intelligence said the public needs to be convinced that cybersecurity programs will protect civil liberties.

Cybersecurity

Napolitano names senior cybersecurity officials

Philip Reitinger, deputy undersecretary of DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate, will also lead the National Cybersecurity Center.

Cybersecurity

DNI: Improvement needed tracking cyberattacks

Dennis Blair, the Director of National Intelligence, said today intelligence agencies are working to improve their ability to accurately and quickly attribute the sources of cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity

Public to get peek inside DISA, NSA

A technology-focused event will highlight partnerships between those agencies.

Cybersecurity

Officials urge civilian cybersecurity role

The outgoing director of DHS' National Cybersecurity Center and others say civilian agencies should play an independent and significant role in securing unclassified networks.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity audit guidelines recommended

A group of government and private sector cybersecurity officials has recommended 20 security controls it says should be used to evaluate the security of federal computer systems.

Cybersecurity

Groups list most dangerous software programming errors

Officials hope that the release of a consensus list of the top 25 most dangerous software programming errors will improve cybersecurity.