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NSA to test mobile device security

The National Security Agency is testing a new IT architecture for securing data on mobile devices.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , mobile devices , Nextgov , e-readers , Amazon , Kindle , In Depth

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NSA tests mobile security of top secret info

The National Security Agency tests a new IT architecture for securing data on mobile devices.

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , management

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Former NSA head says too much info is classified

General Michael Hayden, the director of NSA from 1999 to 2005, says in order to protect people from vulnerabilities we need to first educate them of the risks, Wired Magazine reports.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , Michael Hayden , Wired Magazine , Dorobek Insider

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DoD wants cyber partnership, not to spy

Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the military's new Cyber Command and the director of the NSA, said DoD can help protect private networks from cyber attack - especially critical infrastructure - without infringing on civil liberties. He said civilian agencies and private network operators could leverage NSA's capabilities without having the spy agency be in charge of security.

Tags: DoD , cybersecurity , technology , Keith Alexander , U.S. Cyber Command , DHS , Do William Lynn , privacy , civil liberties , Information Technology Exchange Program , industry , information sharing , Jared Serbu

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Cyber workforce forum gathers in Charm City

Invited attendees will join the country's premiere cyber experts from U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency and Department of Homeland Security plus top cyber intelligence officials, defense and commercial industry leaders from Constellation Energy, Federal Reserve, HP, Johns Hopkins Healthcare System, Lockheed Martin, ManTech, SAIC, TASC, TeleCommunication Systems for an interactive discussion with Maryland educators from K-12, colleges and universities and workforce development organizations.

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Johns Hopkins , pay and benefits , contracting , technology , U.S. Cyber Command , DISA , DHS , Constellation Energy , Lockheed Martin , ManTech , SAIC

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NSA launches digital recruiting tools

The National Security Agency has launched two new digital communications efforts. Both are designed to educate prospective employees on career opportunities with NSA. We get details from NSA's Lori Weltman.

Tags: Federal Drive , technology , recruiting , Lori Weltman , DoD Report

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Apple hires former Navy cryptologist

David Rice has also served as a Global Network Vulnerability analyst for the National Security Agency, sources tell Computer Business Review.

Tags: Federal Drive , Navy , Apple , David Rice , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity

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NSA app to help recruit cyber experts

GovInfoSecurity reports on a new application for smartphones designed to recruit cybersecurity professionals.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , Dorobek Insider , GovInfoSecurity , hiring , recruiting , smartphones , application , Career Links

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Hiring success no secret at NSA

The National Security Agency plans to hire 1000 cybersecurity professionals in the next year. NSA's Associate Director for Human Resources, Kathy Hutson, told us how they plan to do that.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , recruiting , technology , Kathy Hutson , DoD Report , Suzanne Kubota , daycare , work-life , pay and benefits

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NSA says its development methods are public

Slashdot and Threatpost report that the secretive NSA uses development methods that are public knowledge.

Tags: Neil Ziring , threatpost , Slashdot , security , apps , technology , Must Reads , Dorobek Insider

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