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Android devices are next up in DoD's effort to get off-the-shelf smartphones up to snuff with the Pentagon's security needs. Also, the Army looks for a better way to do two-factor authentication on mobile devices.

Tags: Defense , technology , mobile , DoD , Anmy Torres , Steven Smith , DISA , CAC , Army , HSPD-12 ,

Monday - 07/18/2011, 07:03am EDT

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DoD cyber strategy aims at deterrence

The Defense Department will focus its energies on trying to make its IT systems so hard to penetrate that adversaries won't bother trying. The Pentagon barely mentions offensive capabilities in its new cyber strategy.

Tags: DoD , industry , cybersecurity , William Lynn , James Cartwright , James Langevin , Alan Chvotkin , Professional Services Council , technology , information sharing , defense industrial base ,

Friday - 07/15/2011, 07:00am EDT

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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 , FISMA , MITRE , SANS , Alan Paller , Joe Jarzombek , Bob Martin , Cybersecurity Update

Tuesday - 06/28/2011, 08:18am EDT

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Congress hears criticisms of WH cyber proposal

Congress heard criticisms of the White House's cybersecurity proposal Friday, including claims that it provides incentives that could make the nation's critical infrastructure less secure.

Tags: technology , policy , cybersecurity , Congress , DHS , Internet Security Alliance , Larry Clinton , Melissa Hathaway , critical infrastructure , Cybersecurity Update

Monday - 06/27/2011, 09:30am EDT

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