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Agencies not on track for cyber surveillance

A recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies shows agencies are behind

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Innovators aren't born, they're made - learn how

Tim Hoechst, Chief Technology Officer at Agilex, has been thinking about technological innovation and diffusion. You should too.

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Feds seek right role for protecting .com domain

With so much at stake, what role, if any does the federal government play in protecting the .com Internet domain? Several experts offer some candid observations on what the government's role should be.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Commerce , NIST , Patrick Gallagher , Cisco , Don Proctor , RSA , Mischel Kwon , James Lewis , Max Cacas

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NIST seen as epicenter for cybersecurity

A provision in the Commerce, Justice, State appropriations bill could give NIST a larger role in protecting federal and civilian computer networks. The plan is from one influential Maryland lawmaker, who believes the battle for cybersecurity needs to be fought in the Free State.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Barbara Mikulski , Senate , Vint Cerf , Google , Jim Lewis , Commerce , NIST , Max Cacas

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Cybersecurity workforce nears crisis level

Microsoft issues temporary fix for Windows Shell zero-day

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Canada concerned about espionage

In a staggering statement yesterday the head of Canada's intelligence agency said says it suspects that cabinet ministers in two Canadian provinces are under the control of foreign nations. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) also said China and countries in the Middle East may be the culprits. Director Richard Fadden said on Canadian TV politicians in British Columbia may be under the influence of foreign governments and are not aware they are being used.

Tags: Pentagon & Beyond , Pentagon , Canada , China , Middle East , Richard Fadden

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Should cybersecurity reforms be reformed?

The House Cybersecurity Caucus says new provisions "will establish strong, centralized oversight to protect our nation's critical information infrastructure and update our comprehensive policy for operating in cyberspace." But will they? We ask Jim Lewis with CSIS

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DoD has limited cyber situational awareness

Gen. Keith Alexander calls for the Cyber Command to have real time understanding of what's going on in their computer networks. He also calls for a common operational picture as a part of improving situational awareness. Alexander also says DoD is putting a lot of effort and focus on ensuring privacy and civil liberties laws and regulations are followed.

Tags: technology , Keith Alexander , DoD , NSA , DHS , Cyber Command , AT&T , Sidney Austin , Alan Raul , cybersecurity , Privacy and civil liberties , situational awareness , Jason Miller

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CSIS explains the rise of domestic radicals

FIVE events during the fall of 2009 thrust concerns over "homegrown" terrorism—or extremist violence perpetrated by U.S. legal residents and citizens—into public view. A new CSIS report examines these five cases, situating them within the context of recent U.S. efforts to address domestic radicalization.

Tags: security , DHS , Rick Nelson , workplace safety , IRS , Pentagon , mngt

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Iran sliding into a military dictatorship

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday Iran is sliding into a military dictatorship, a new assessment suggesting a rockier road ahead for U.S.-led efforts to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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