Cybersecurity
The new face of biometric access control
Passfaces’ authentication tool relies on the brain’s ability to know faces
Modernization
The '24' effect
Fans say the show is most realistic when it portrays technology’s inconsistent performance.
People
Commerce expands (ISC)2 certification training
The Commerce Department is expanding training for its information security employees using the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Cybersecurity
China computer deal could threaten State security
Rep. Wolf says the purchase of Lenovo computers also poses a risk to other departments' classified networks.
Cybersecurity
Gossip lands Education hacker in jail
Kenneth Kwak admitted he installed software on his supervisor’s computer that allowed him free access to his boss’ e-mail messages and Internet activity.
People
Immigration office names CIO
Before joining Citizenship and Immigration Services, Jeff Conklin worked for Washington state and the Education and Defense departments.
Cybersecurity
Curt Barker: The man who mastered deadlines
As a pro bono project manager at NIST, he unlocked the secrets of teamwork
People
ISO approves information security credential
The latest accreditation of an (ISC)2 credential will let more DOD employees meet a department information assurance requirement.
People
TSA, Coast Guard to release proposed TWIC rules
They would make port workers and merchant mariners the first to use the new biometric security credential program.
Cybersecurity
Web extra: Campfire stories of SCADA insecurity
As government and industry start taking the cybersecurity of industrial control systems more seriously, shocking and funny stories are emerging.
Cybersecurity
Web extra: Watchdogs wary of fed cybersecurity progress
Critical infrastructure control systems' vulnerability is a growing concern.
Cybersecurity
Web extra: Critical infrastructure cybersecurity standards coming
NIST plans to issue some this summer, and the power industry has already taken steps toward standardization.
Cybersecurity
SANS updates vulnerability list
Application exploits, zero-day attacks and threats targeting Apple’s operating system top the list.
People
FBI names new cyber chief
James Finch will be assistant director of the bureau's Cyber Division.
Modernization
UPDATED: White hats don Red Hat
U.S. Marshals’ move to Linux OS saves money, adds security
Digital Government
SANS: Apple OS security slipping
The reputation of OS X as a 'bulletproof alternative' to Windows 'is in tatters,' the institute's director of research said.
Cybersecurity
TSA considers sole-sourcing TWIC contract
Bill language steers contract to a group that ID management companies view as unqualified
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