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DHS FISMA metrics released
The Homeland Security Department has issued new cyber security guidance for agencies.
Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , DHS
Great week for Microsoft’s cloud services
Two good pieces of news for Microsoft on the cloud computing front. Microsoft has received its FISMA certification. Microsoft CTO Susie Adams said in a company blog post, “Adding FISMA to our existing list of accreditations provides even greater transparency into our security processes and further reinforces our commitment to providing secure cloud computing options [...]
Tags: cloud computing , email , Microsoft , USDA
Survey: Cost of cloud may be top priority over security
nCircle, a security and compliance auditing provider, conducted a survey that yielded an increase in the number of agencies considering switching to cloud security, but found that cost may override other security concerns.
Tags: cloud computing , nCircle , cybersecurity , technology , Keren Cummins , pci , Courtney Thompson
Calls for Senate-confirmed cyber official revived
House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn't good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.
Tags: technology , management , Howard Schmidt , Greg Schaffer , Jim Langevin , Jason Chaffetz , Elijah Cummings , DHS , White House , House Oversight and Government Reform Committee , cybersecurity , supply chain security , Jason Miller
DHS develops new tools against common cyber threats
DHS, private research groups launch new tools to help agencies and industry close cybersecurity holes. DHS officials liken a rating system to the Energy Star labels that indicate how efficient appliances are.
Tags: cybersecurity , DHS , MITRE , SANS , Alan Paller , Joe Jarzombek , Bob Martin , Jared Serbu , Cybersecurity Update
Exclusive: Schmidt says cyber progress being made quietly behind the scenes
The White House cybersecurity advisor said many of his office's initiatives are in the operational stages and are making a difference. But some in industry and government say there is a vacuum in leadership from his office and OMB. Howard Schmidt says it's clear what role his office, OMB and DHS play.
Tags: technology , management , Howard Schmidt , Vivek Kundra , White House , OMB , DHS , NIST , cybersecurity , TIC , DNS Security , IT reforms , Jason Miller , Cybersecurity Update
Analysis: Google FISMA claim fails letter of the law
The argument is over Google's Apps for Government. Google says they're FISMA certified. But Microsoft has released some court documents to refute that.
Tags: Shawn McCarthy , IDC Government Insights , Google , Microsoft , technology , In Depth
White House draft bill expands DHS cyber responsibilities
Federal News Radio viewed a copy of the proposal that would codify DHS's role in overseeing civilian agency networks. The draft legislation would expand DHS's authorities to those that are similar to what DoD already has around cyber. It also would include new roles around acquisition, personnel and FISMA implementation.
Tags: technology , management , Joseph Lieberman , Susan Collins , Tom Carper , DHS , DoD , White House , cybersecurity , direct hirer authority , Jason Miller
USAID works around FISMA to use iPads
"We are not DHS. We are not DoD," says Jerry Horton, chief information officer at USAID.
Tags: Cybersecurity Update , Federal Drive , cybersecurity , State , USAID , Jerry Horton , NIST , iPad
Google's claims of FISMA certification questioned
Microsoft makes court documents public as part of battle to provide cloud services to the Interior Department. Google contends its Google Apps for Government offers more security than FISMA requires.
Tags: technology , industry , GSA , Interior , Dave Mihalchik , David Howard , Google , Microsoft , cloud computing , cybersecurity , FedRAMP , Email-as-a-service , bid protest , Jason Miller
