Cybersecurity

NSA chief says agency discloses '91 percent' of zero day bugs

The National Security Agency last year disclosed to the private sector about 91 percent of previously unknown software vulnerabilities the agency discovered, according to NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers.

Cybersecurity

DHS targets FEMA frausters, DOD finalizes supply chain rule, will ODNI share 702 data?

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

NGA releases commercial strategy, OASIS chief heads to White House and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Former NSA chief: Data manipulation an 'emerging art of war'

Adversaries' ability to manipulate the content of stored data, a phenomenon that is high on U.S. officials' radar, is an "emerging art of war in cyberspace," former NSA director and retired Gen. Keith Alexander told FCW.

Cybersecurity

NSA director warns of cyber threats

Gen. Keith Alexander cites need for access to information to thwart attacks.

Cybersecurity

Choosing a mobile development strategy for your agency

Here are some of the pros and cons of native vs. Web-based apps.

Cybersecurity

Introverted? Then NSA wants you.

The spy agency likes employees who keep to themselves, says its senior civilian leader.

Cybersecurity

Federal 100: Lonny Anderson

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Modernization

Federal 100: James Hornage

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In the intelligence community, a cosmic shift

With budget pressures bearing down and a workforce demanding mobile technology, intelligence agencies look to the cloud for solutions.

Cybersecurity

NSA developing custom smart phone for top-secret communications

The National Security Agency doesn't think your smart phone is secure enough for its needs.

Cybersecurity

Bin Laden's tech habit could trip up his terrorist group

Despite his efforts to go off the grid, Osama bin Laden's dependence on technology might lead to the biggest blow to his terrorist group.

Digital Government

Military leaders honored for cybersecurity efforts

Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minihan and Gen. James Cartwright are being honored for their contributions to cybersecurity defense by the University of Maryland University College as the institution celebrates its new cybersecurity program.

Cybersecurity

Federal 100: Kelly Miller

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Federal 100: Kimberly K. Watson

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Cybersecurity

NSA offers smart phone-based recruiting tools

New apps are part of agency's use of 'cool high-tech tools'

Digital Government

Cyber 'epidemic' grows more urgent

With cyber threats to linked systems a potential epidemic, a panel of security leaders call for government to step up efforts on standards, collaboration and raising public awareness.

Digital Government

DOD, DHS working on one-two punch for cybersecurity

The Defense and Homeland Security departments have launched an initiative to share analysts and coordinate their cyber operations to protect critical infrastructure in the United States.

Digital Government

American Security Challenge to honor Gen. Alexander

This year's American Security Challenge will feature a ceremony to honor Gen. Keith Alexander with the 2010 Patriot Award.

Digital Government

Does NSA's cybersecurity mission extend to the dot-com domain?

NSA appears to be suffering from a case of mission creep as it extends its reach from the .mil Internet domain into critical infrastructure that traditionally has been outside the military’s direct control.