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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 , Patrick Gallagher , Cisco , Don Proctor , RSA , Mischel Kwon , CSIS , James Lewis , Max Cacas

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Cybersecurity and fighting the insider-threat

Our Federal News Radio Discussion this month explores cybersecurity and the insider-threat with Jerry Davis of NASA, NIST's Elaine Newton, and Bobbie Stempfley from DHS.

Tags: Federal Drive , technology , Meeting Mission Goals Through Technology , cybersecurity , Jerry Davis , NASA , Elaine Newton , Bobbie Stempfley , DHS , Federal News Radio Discussion , Suzanne Kubota

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NIST is epicenter for cybersecurity

Learn more in today's cybersecurity update.

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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 , CSIS , Commerce , Max Cacas

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Commerce solidifies security of Internet

Commerce and several partners are ready to launch the Domain Name System Security Extensions that is expected to enhance Internet security and stability.

Tags: technology , Commerce , Patrick Gallagher , Lawrence Strickling , cybersecurity , ICANN , DNSSEC , VeriSign , Meg Beasley

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NIST replaces translators with smart phones

NIST scientists are currently testing smart phone-based technology to translate information between English and key languages that are short on human translators.

Tags: technology , TRANSTAC , DARPA , Rachel Stevens

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NIST recommends new approach to cybersecurity

Ron Ross of the National Institute of Standards and Technology tells Federal News Radio's Jason Miller that NIST and other agencies are working together to develop more comprehensive risk management plans. NIST and OMB are set to release documents in the coming months.

Tags: technology , Ron Ross , cybersecurity , 800-39

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NIST recommends new approach to cybersecurity

Ron Ross of the National Institute of Standards and Technology tells Federal News Radio's Jason Miller that NIST and other agencies are working together to develop more comprehensive risk management plans. NIST and OMB are set to release documents in the coming months.

Tags: technology , Ron Ross , cybersecurity , 800-39

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A NICE approach to furthering the nation's cyber security

This week Federal Security Spotlight checks in with Ernest McDuffie, the leader for the National Initiative on Cyber Security Education.
July 14, 2010

Tags: technology , NICE , Ernest McDuffie , Tom Temin , Federal Security Spotlight

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Watch out for fake Adobe Flash updates

Learn more in today's cybersecurity update.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Adobe , Flash , Barracuda Networks , DorobekInsider

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