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GSA rolls out FedRAMP requirements

The White House wants common security requirements for agencies in the cloud. So GSA is rolling out FedRAMP. They say it will provide security authorizations and continuous monitoring of cloud systems.

Tags: cybersecurity , White House , GSA , Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program , FedRAMP , cloud computing , cloud , Federal Drive ,

Wednesday - 11/03/2010, 12:43pm EDT

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Biblical reference in Stuxnet worm code?

The New York Times reports there is a possible reference to the Old Testament within the Stuxnet program worm code.

Tags: technology , Dorobek Insider , Stuxnet worm , Biblical reference , New York Times , Iran

Friday - 10/01/2010, 02:43pm EDT

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Cyber Storm tests readiness for national attack

Cyber Storm 3 will be unleashed next week on dozens of businesses and government agencies in several countries. The idea is to find out how well these organizations can withstand a national cyber incident.

Tags: Cyber Storm , cybersecurity , DHS , Dorobek Insider

Wednesday - 09/22/2010, 06:00pm EDT

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New head named for FBI's Cyber Division

Director Robert S. Mueller, III has named Shawn Henry as the executive assistant director (EAD) of the Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch (CCRSB). Mr. Henry will succeed Assistant Deputy Director T.J. Harrington. Mr. Henry most recently served as assistant director in charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office.

Tags: Federal Drive , cybersecurity , DoJ , FBI , Shawn Henry

Friday - 09/17/2010, 08:30am EDT

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Cyber-jihad group linked to 'here you have' worm

SCMagazineUS.com reports that the malware author who uses the handle "iraq_resistance" is believed to be part of the cyber-jihad organization "Brigades of Tariq ibn Ziyad."

Tags: cybersecurity , here you have worm , computer virus , Brigades of Tariq ibn Ziyad

Thursday - 09/16/2010, 05:12pm EDT

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