Digital Government
About Schmidt: We finally have a cybersecurity coordinator. Now what?
The challenges facing Howard Schmidt as he takes on the job of coordinating the nation's cyber defenses might be equaled only by the opportunities.
Digital Government
VA security scholarship program delayed until 2011
A program enacted in 2006 to help the Veterans Affairs Department beef up its information security expertise by offering financial assistance to doctoral students and those who recently earned doctorates still is more than a year away from awarding its first scholarship, according to a report made to Congress.
Digital Government
National cybersecurity coordinator choice widely applauded
Industry insiders say the breadth and depth of the appointee's experience in both government and the private sector bodes well for his performance in the challenging job of coordinating the government’s cybersecurity policy.
Digital Government
NIST gets new director at a critical time for the agency
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become an economic enabler for a nation that is increasingly dependent on IT and the ability to securely share and use information, said newly confirmed administrator Patrick Gallagher.
Digital Government
Vulnerability in DISA security scripts could leave systems at risk
DISA warns government users not to run Unix Readiness Review Scripts until it fixes a vulnerability.
Digital Government
Critical infrastructure protection calls for carrots and sticks
A report by the Internet Security Alliance stresses the use of economic incentives to improve the security of our critical infrastructure, but government regulation can also be an effective and sometimes necessary tool.
Digital Government
Is a 'digital Pearl Harbor' in our future?
We are more vulnerable than ever, but such an attack would not be easy.
Digital Government
Military and overseas voters to get online options
The 2010 Defense Authorization Act includes requirements to ease voting for Americans overseas.
Digital Government
FAA computer failure reflects growing burden on systems
The Federal Aviation Administration is racing to upgrade its computer systems while the demand on its existing capabilities continues to increase.
Digital Government
FAA identifies computer error that caused delays
A software problem that caused flight delays across the country today was not the first serious hiccup Federal Aviation Administration computer systems have suffered in recent years.
Digital Government
Feds falling behind in the race against cyber threats, GAO says
Despite increased cooperation among agencies that protect the government's information infrastructure, persistent vulnerabilities and lack of comprehensive security programs leave government IT systems vulnerable to attack.
Digital Government
Security lacking for Los Alamos classified network, GAO says
The national laboratory overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpile has some serious security shortfalls, according to auditors.
Digital Government
State pilot shows a way to improve security while cutting costs
Agency has reduced its serious vulnerabilities while cutting the cost of its security program, said Chief Information Security Officer John Streufert.
Digital Government
International cooperation to shape common policies for cybersecurity and data protection
The United States and the European Union pledge to extend their cooperation on security and human rights issues, including cybersecurity, fighting cyber crime, and data protection. The next step is negotiating a binding agreement.
Digital Government
Flu pandemic could overwhelm Internet capacity, GAO warns
A severe flu outbreak could overwhelm the Internet as millions of workers telecommuted
Digital Government
FCC votes to move forward with proposed net neutrality rules
The FCC voted today to authorize a notice of proposed rulemaking that would set limits on how Internet carriers can interfere with traffic in the name of network management.
Digital Government
NASA info security controls are broken, GAO concludes
A GAO study found that an incomplete information security program has left weaknesses in NASA networks and information systems that could leave it open to disruption or penetration. But the space agency says improvements in security controls are being made.
Digital Government
IRS wins some, loses a few in fight against identity theft and data loss
The IRS recorded more than 51,000 cases of taxpayer identity theft in 2008 and paid out $15 million in fraudulent refunds, and a GAO report finds that internal information security weaknesses constitute some of the most significant challenges faced by the agency.
Digital Government
NIST readies Smart Grid security architecture
A cybersecurity working group is developing a security architecture and comprehensive set of security requirements to accompany the Smart Grid framework being developed by NIST's office for Smart Grid interoperability. A preliminary report is expected to be released for comment shortly.
Digital Government
First draft of a framework for building a Smart Grid unveiled
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke unveils the first draft of a framework identifying existing standards for Smart Grid interoperability, laying out steps needed to address the gaps in these standards. The framework is the first step of a three-phase plan by NIST to develop Smart Grid standards.
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