Tech
Mobility of federal workers hinders data security
Recent Office of Management and Budget directive will require encryption of all sensitive data, whether it is being used or is at rest.
Tech
Privacy officials discuss government data breaches
Challenge of protecting data is changing as the federal workforce becomes more mobile with laptop computers and BlackBerry handheld devices, officials say.
Tech
Standards body drafts guide on preventing data breaches
Publication is designed to accompany earlier release on minimum controls, and lists different security measures and explains how to test them.
Tech
A year after major breach, data-security bills stalled
Senate has been active on the issue in recent weeks, but the House may face a tougher battle because the measure falls under several committees’ jurisdiction.
Tech
Report on smart tags includes security, privacy warnings
As more data is stored, organizations could combine and correlate information to infer identities or locations and build profiles of people for other purposes.
Tech
New grades prompt closer look at cyber standards
IT security officials from larger agencies express more confidence in accuracy of annual report card.
Tech
Pentagon official discusses move to new version of Internet
Old system is running out of addresses as more devices -- anything from ovens to aircraft -- become controllable remotely over the Internet.
Tech
Homeland Security secretary highlights importance of technology
Work is almost complete on a common e-mail operation within the department.
Tech
Federal officials urge industry to better protect IT systems
Commerce technology official says he believes businesses are "profoundly motivated" to make sure they address problems.
Tech
Panelists struggle to find answers to cyber threats
DHS official doesn’t rule out having his department someday bestow the equivalent of the "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" on systems that meet certain criteria.
Tech
Homeland Security cyber czar sees challenges ahead
Globalization of the information technology industry means more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities along the supply chain.
Tech
Bush's cybersecurity budget proposal concerns tech industry
Overall, the president proposed a 1.1 percent IT spending decrease for DHS and a 2.1 percent IT spending increase for the Defense Department.
Tech
Latest breach revives call for action to protect data
Bills introduced this session of Congress would require agencies to disclose breaches and encrypt all sensitive data.
Tech
IT contractors prepare for new small-business rule
Rule will give all small firms receiving contracts through preference awards 30 days to report any mergers or acquisitions that affect their size.
Tech
Data-breach milestone stirs new call for action
Measure inserted into an omnibus bill for the Veterans Administration has too broad a definition of personal information and data breaches, industry official says.
Tech
Forum offers advice on innovating for government
To become defense contractors someday, small companies must be "viable, visible, capable and credible," executive says.
Tech
Tech groups look ahead to changes on Senate panels
The next Congress is expected to step up oversight efforts.
Defense
Task force advocates innovation focus in military
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says long-term goal should be not just combating terrorism but leading in science by investing in national security advances.
Tech
Officials eye 50-percent mark on cyber compliance
The most progress has been made in handling personnel security and identifying who is accessing various IT systems.
Tech
Agencies close to satisfying cybersecurity law
Early numbers from reports submitted Oct. 1 show that 88 percent of systems will meet certification and accreditation requirements.
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