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- OMB reworking financial systems to focus on outcomes, not inputs
- Lew taps government retiree pension fund to avoid default
- OMB taps VanRoekel to lead management team
- PHOTOS: Meet the 2013 Service to America Medal Finalists
- Hagel: Accountability breakdown was leading factor in sexual assaults
- Former IRS commissioner faces questions about Tea Party
- SBA starting new lending program for veterans
- New Apple devices cleared to join DoD IT networks
- Army prioritizes access to data in fight over intelligence IT system
- DoD upends slow approval process for mobile devices
- Senior execs' bonuses under fire at agencies
- Gould moves the needle on many of VA's toughest challenges
- Tuesday federal headlines - May 21, 2013
Proposal would alter cybersecurity requirements for contractors
A proposed rule would make contractors responsible for securing networks that store any type of government information. It defines key terms like information and "information system."
General admits leading cyber attacks in Afghanistan
Marine Lt. Gen Richard Mills told an audience at a conference in Baltimore last that he led cyber attacks in Afghanistan.
DoD plan to buy cybersecurity tools hits speedbump
The plan calls for the creation of two new bodies. The Cyber Investment Management Board would oversee cyber acquisition, and a Cyber Capabilities Team would look at technology and policy requirements.
Davis named new military cyber adviser
Maj. Gen. John Davis moves up from the position of director of current operations at the Cyber Command.
Cyber Command boss wants better integration of network warriors
Military's cyber offense and defense strategies are being executed by two separate teams that can't sufficiently share knowledge, per the commander of U.S. Cyber Command
Adobe Systems release new set of patches
The fixes plug vulnerabilities in Flash Player. If left untreated, they could cause a system crash or allow attackers to take control of a computer.
DHS probes claim of power plant cyber defect
If the claims are true, it means hackers could spy on network traffic, obtain credentials to get on the inside and attack the power plants.
DARPA asks tech companies for cyber war ideas
The research agency DARPA is hosting a daylong event Sept. 27 on its upcoming "Plan X" that focuses on building solid attack strategies and tools.
Commerce facing additional challenge with HSPD-12
The department is trying to figure out the best way to manage the cards of contract employees after they leave the department. Every agency using a managed service provider for secure identity card issuance faces a similar challenge. Commerce also is working on integrating physical and logical access systems.
DoD cyber acquisition stategy described as 'too bureaucratic'
Sources say the Defense Department is behind on implementing the new plan and may in fact be exploring other options.
Half a million using DoD enterprise email system
The Army chief information officer said the military service was well on its way to completely migrating to the cloud-based email by March.
NIST wants software to help spot smartphone security holes
The military, working through DARPA, is trying to develop its own marketplace of apps for helping troops in the field.
Automakers not doing enough to protect cars against cyber attacks, experts say
They say hackers who want to steal cars or just eavesdrop on conversations may have an easy time of it.
Assange urges US to end Wikileaks 'witch hunt'
ikileaks founder Julian Assange portrayed himself Sunday as a victim of an American "witch hunt."
IT budget facing 10 percent cut, would shrink to 8-year low
OMB issued fiscal 2014 technology project guidance detailing the steps agencies should take to reduce spending across six areas. Agencies also must tell OMB how it would reinvest the savings into new or innovative projects.
Cyber Command seeks cyber warriors
The command hopes to attract cyber pros with special incentives, including bonuses and education benefits.
Google Apps to improve security
A Google spokesman said he company plans to enhance it apps with functions already offered by Postini, an email security company owned by Google.
NIST guidelines may force some agencies to update websites
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is working on updating guidelines for Transport Layer Security. That technology prevents anyone from eavesdropping on Internet communications.
DoD wants system to replay cyber attacks
The Defense Department's goal is to enhance training and cyber situational awareness.
Cyber lab turns to cryptology experts for help
The mysterious Gauss cyber-surveillance malware has experts stumped. Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based security vendor, has been dissecting Gauss.
