Cybersecurity
Alexander: Military cybersecurity requires broader training
The man expected to head the new military cyber command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties.
Cybersecurity
Official: Gates still considering cyber command
A new Defense Department cyber command would not lead to a military takeover of cyberspace, says Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn.
Cybersecurity
Sensitive information protection remains tough
The government is exploring policy and technology solutions to improve the way it shares sensitive but unclassified terrorism-related information with state, local and industry officials.
Cybersecurity
DNI: Public trust important for cybersecurity
The Director of National Intelligence said the public needs to be convinced that cybersecurity programs will protect civil liberties.
Cybersecurity
Cyber leader powers still unknown
President Barack Obama received widespread praise for his recent decision to create a cybersecurity coordinator, but some observers say it remains to be seen whether the position has enough authority.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano names senior cybersecurity officials
Philip Reitinger, deputy undersecretary of DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate, will also lead the National Cybersecurity Center.
Modernization
Obama directs review of data classifications
President Barack Obama has directed a review of how the government classifies information and how it handles sensitive but unclassified data.
Cybersecurity
Standard updated for reporting suspicious activity
The government has updated its standard for reporting suspicious activity that could be linked to terrorism to deal with issues raised by civil liberties groups and police.
Modernization
Terrorist Screening Center gets new director
Timothy Healy is the new director of a center that administers the consolidated terrorist watch list database.
Cybersecurity
Experts: Clear data-sharing policies needed
Exports tell a Senate subcommittee that clear governmentwide policies are needed for sharing information believed to be related to terrorism.
Modernization
Spy satellite tally could increase
The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.
Modernization
Next-gen spy satellite network to be established
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair and Defense Secretary Robert Gates signed a classified memo March 30 that would establish a program to build a multi-billion dollar, next-generation spy satellite network.
Cybersecurity
IG: More intell integration needed
A new report says intelligence agencies need to further integrate their IT systems.
Cybersecurity
DNI: Improvement needed tracking cyberattacks
Dennis Blair, the Director of National Intelligence, said today intelligence agencies are working to improve their ability to accurately and quickly attribute the sources of cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks Guthrie for ODNI CIO
Priscilla Guthrie served as the Defense Department's deputy chief information officer from 2001 to 2006.
Cybersecurity
Local police want better sharing of intelligence
Law enforcement officials and civil liberties advocates today asked for improved sharing of terrorism-related information.
Cybersecurity
Public to get peek inside DISA, NSA
A technology-focused event will highlight partnerships between those agencies.
Modernization
Napolitano backs fusion centers
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the centers play an important role in her department's information-sharing efforts.
Cybersecurity
Officials urge civilian cybersecurity role
The outgoing director of DHS' National Cybersecurity Center and others say civilian agencies should play an independent and significant role in securing unclassified networks.
Modernization
Intellipedia becomes more user-friendly
A new interface now makes it easier to collaborate and edit content on the intelligence community’s wiki.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: