GovExec.com: The Basics - cybersecurity http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:04 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) GovExec.com: The Basics - cybersecurity http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 The Earlybird: Headlines and Blog Posts http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/ebird.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Headline news, compiled by NationalJournal.com. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/ebird.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=21213 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:33:12 GMT From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111009j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111009j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44019 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:30:08 GMT Lockheed Martin chief sees leaner budgets, new priorities http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Bethesda, Md.-based firm is continuing to grow its business in emerging areas such as energy security and cybersecurity to remain competitive. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43979 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully, CongressDaily) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:58 GMT From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity regulator for energy has its own vulnerabilities http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hadn't identified sensitive information and how it should be protected, an inspector general found. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43977 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:47:22 GMT Senator details plan for cybersecurity director http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Susan Collins, R-Maine, wants position based at the Homeland Security Department, not in White House. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43954 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:22 GMT From Nextgov.com: Compliance focus is hampering cybersecurity, critics say http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss OMB urged to update federal security standards to better detect network vulnerabilities and keep up with new threats. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43931 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:14:20 GMT Lieberman sees need for cybersecurity czar http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm2.htm ?rss=basics&oref=rss Senator say his bill would not give the Homeland Security Department the power to place mandates on the private sector. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43927 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:23 GMT Senate aide says cybersecurity bill is moving http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101909cdpm2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Legislation to help government and private sector better prepare for and respond to high-tech attacks has real shot at Senate passage this year, according to top staffer. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101909cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43830 webmaster@govexec.com (Andrew Noyes, CongressDaily) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:04:21 GMT Democrats thwart GOP bid to stop Gitmo transfers http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101509cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Final Homeland Security spending bill allows detainees to be brought to the United States for trial. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101509cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43810 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:55:40 GMT From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101309j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems, handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101309j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43795 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:40:37 GMT From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security authorized to hire up to 1,000 cybersecurity specialists http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/01009/100109j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss The department doesn't expect to hire that many, but the authorization will streamline recruitment efforts, said a department official. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/01009/100109j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43728 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:48:28 GMT IG blasts management of Energy's classified information network http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/092109kp1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss National Nuclear Security Administration program lacks capacity to handle required data. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/092109kp1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43629 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:22:22 GMT Telework increasing steadily but slowly, OPM says http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091709p1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Participation rate has yet to reach 10 percent, according to a new report. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091709p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43615 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:21:23 GMT From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers join forces on cybersecurity legislation http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091409n1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Senate committees coordinate on a comprehensive bill to strengthen protections against hackers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091409n1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43588 gnagesh@govexec.com (Gautham Nagesh) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:21:08 GMT From Nextgov.com: Government works toward a more proactive cybersecurity approach http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091009j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Detection of intruders is an incremental step in prevention of cyberattacks, Homeland Security official says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091009j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43564 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:19:16 GMT From Nextgov.com: Agencies' struggle over control of cybersecurity overblown, say DHS officials http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Executives contend the much more pressing issue is the difficulty in attracting cyber workers, characterizing the effort as "a beast of a problem." http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43371 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:19:11 GMT Lawmakers renew push for public service scholarships http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081009p1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Third round of legislation would direct money to students who commit to federal careers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081009p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43356 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:02:11 GMT Napolitano: Cybersecurity issues remain unresolved http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Homeland Security chief says department is figuring out how best to work with Defense, private sector on protecting federal IT networks. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43322 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:39:15 GMT From Nextgov.com: Consortium sponsors competitions to develop cybersecurity workforce http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072709j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Group aims to identify 10,000 highly skilled computer security high school and college students to fill the demand for cyber workers in federal agencies. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072709j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43254 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:43:21 GMT From Nextgov.com: Independent commission plans second report on cybersecurity requirements http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Recommendations will address privacy, civil liberties and engagement of international allies in implementing policy. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43247 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:07:14 GMT