Digital Government
Malware's role in fatal 2008 air crash
Contrary to some reports, malware did not cause the 2008 Spanair crash that killed 154 people. But an infected computer could have contributed to failures in the airline maintenance system that might have helped prevent the crash.
Digital Government
Need to deploy DNSSEC? NIST publishes its how-to
NIST has updated guidelines for securing the Domain Name System, including the use of DNSSEC to cryptographically sign zone information to ensure the availability and integrity of DNS data.
Digital Government
Does NSA's cybersecurity mission extend to the dot-com domain?
NSA appears to be suffering from a case of mission creep as it extends its reach from the .mil Internet domain into critical infrastructure that traditionally has been outside the military’s direct control.
Digital Government
The cyberattack that awakened the Pentagon
Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn today outlined the five pillars of the DOD’s strategy for defending against and responding to cyber attacks against the nation’s critical infrastructure and .mil networks.
Digital Government
Panel: U.S. lacks legal framework to fight in cyberspace
A panel of experts said the lack of clear policies and legal framework for waging cyber war could hinder the nation in defending itself and waging war in the new military domain of cyberspace.
Digital Government
Why cybersecurity experts can never rest
Hackers readily adapt to evolving security technologies and tactics, report reveals, highlighting the need for constant diligence.
Digital Government
The pros and cons of government cybersecurity work
A couple of old-line security pros warn that cybersecurity jobs – especially in government – are likely to be frustrating for qualified hackers. But there also are some upsides to the work.
Digital Government
6 reasons to worry about cybersecurity
The adoption of new technologies and platforms, such as cloud computing and social networking, opens new avenues for increasingly sophisticated attacks. Meanwhile, old methods of attacks are getting smarter.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command still struggling to define cyber war
The Cyber Command is charged with conducting and defending against cyber warfare, but we don’t really know what we’re doing yet in cyberspace, says former CIA director Gen. Michael Hayden.
Cybersecurity
Could WikiLeaks set back information sharing?
Former CIA director Michael Hayden says the recent posting of classified material about the war in Afghanistan exposes the risks of information sharing among intelligence agencies. But the government’s use of IT could be a bigger threat to personal privacy.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity is hot on campus
Cybersecurity is a growth industry, and the first-of-their-kind degree programs at the University of Maryland are attracting hundreds of applicants.
Digital Government
Public-private effort on cybersecurity needs a push from Congress
The cooperation of government and the private sector is necessary for security in cyberspace, but it might not be feasible without some regulatory muscle.
Digital Government
U.S. understanding of cyber war still immature, says former NSA director
Retired General Michael Hayden, former head of the CIA and NSA, said today at the Black Hat Briefings that the U.S. lacks an effective military and political doctrine for conducting and defending itself against cyber war.
Digital Government
DHS struggles to define its cybersecurity mission
Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute has asked the security community to help define the cybersecurity mission for the Department of Homeland Security.
Digital Government
Industry group offers certification for cloud computing security
The Cloud Security Alliance is offering a Certificate for Cloud Security Knowledge based on its guidelines for best security practices.
Digital Government
Why you should say no to some new technologies
Hardware and software tools for securing new technologies can be easy to develop. But effective policy is what drives security.
Digital Government
White House just getting started on cybersecurity
A report on progress made on cybersecurity in the 14 months after last year’s release of the Cyberspace Policy Review highlights steps taken to secure cyberspace, but much work remains to be done.
Digital Government
Training security personnel remains a challenge
Agencies are required under FISMA to provide training for IT security personnel, and the need to husband limited resources puts a high priority on matching appropriate levels of training with personnel. NIST offers some suggestions on meeting the challenge.
Digital Government
Need to crack someone else's password?
Tool lets investigators harness the power of distributed computing to search for and crack passwords and crypto keys.
Digital Government
Will digital certificates replace passwords?
Passwords have long been the standard for identity authentication. But there are limits to memory and scalability with every technique for generating and managing them, and eventually convenience and security clash. Is it time to move to digital certificates?
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