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Cybersecurity News

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.

Tuesday - 08/21/2012, 07:15am EDT

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.

Tuesday - 08/21/2012, 07:06am EDT

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.

Monday - 08/20/2012, 06:55am EDT

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.

Monday - 08/20/2012, 06:48am EDT

Assange urges US to end Wikileaks 'witch hunt'

ikileaks founder Julian Assange portrayed himself Sunday as a victim of an American "witch hunt."

Monday - 08/20/2012, 03:35am EDT

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.

Monday - 08/20/2012, 09:16am EDT
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Cyber Command seeks cyber warriors

The command hopes to attract cyber pros with special incentives, including bonuses and education benefits.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 08:05am EDT

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.

Thursday - 08/16/2012, 07:11am EDT

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.

Thursday - 08/16/2012, 07:06am EDT

DoD wants system to replay cyber attacks

The Defense Department's goal is to enhance training and cyber situational awareness.

Wednesday - 08/15/2012, 07:02am EDT

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.

Wednesday - 08/15/2012, 06:54am EDT

Hacker group claims responsibility for WikiLeaks denial-of-service

Anti-Leaks launched its attack just as Wikileaks began releasing information on a secret government surveillance program, Government Computer News reports.

Tuesday - 08/14/2012, 06:44am EDT

FBI cybersecurity expert enters private sector

Timothy Ryan joins Kroll Advisory Solutions as managing director.

Tuesday - 08/14/2012, 06:27am EDT

CyberSecurity "Progress & Best Practices"

Listen August 14th at 12pm

Program will discuss Progress Report on CyberSecurity in the Federal Government, Top CyberSecurity Priorities , Key Challenges to still overcome in IT Security, Lessons Learned , and a Vision for The Future

Tuesday - 08/14/2012, 12:24pm EDT
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Energy wants utilities to make cybersecurity top priority

The Energy Department is asking electric utilities to make cybersecurity a top priority. It called for a cybersecurity governance board that would share information with the DoE.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 07:02pm EDT

WikiLeaks website hit by weeklong attack

The secret-busting organization WikiLeaks says it's been the victim of a sustained denial-of-service attack which has left its website sluggish or inaccessible for more than a week.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 04:13am EDT

New virus sends fake message from the FBI

The FBI is warning the public of a new "drive-by" virus that is sending fake messages that appear to be from federal agencies.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 07:05pm EDT

IT managers moving to cloud despite skepticism

Most IT managers are moving data to the cloud, but 40 percent of them believe doing that will weaken security of that data.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 08:02am EDT

Security firm: New computer virus prowling Mideast

A new computer virus tied to some of the most sophisticated cyberweapons thus-far discovered has been found circulating in the Middle East, a Moscow-based computer security company said Thursday. If a link were confirmed, the find would expand the electronic arsenal reportedly deployed by the U.S. and Israel against their rivals in the region.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 07:18am EDT

DoD to rev up the cyber approval process for mobile devices

Instead of using a lengthy security technical implementation guide approval process to decide which tablets and smartphones will be allowed to use its network, the Defense Information Systems Agency wants to put the ball in the vendors' court.

Thursday - 08/09/2012, 01:18pm EDT
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