Unmasking malware coders
Army researchers are working on an algorithm that will help system administrators improve security by more easily identifying malware authors and tracking the origin of threats
DOD requires Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses for facility access
The Defense Department will no long accept the driver’s licenses or state-issued identification from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Washington and American Samoa for entrance to its facilities.
DHS to showcase cybersecurity research
The 2016 Cyber Security Division R&D Showcase and Technical Workshop will highlight the status of the latest cybersecurity research, enable collaboration among the researchers and government agencies and connect the technologies to transition partners.
Massive Linux vulnerability discovered
The zero-day vulnerability allows Android or Linux applications to escalate privileges and gain root access.
Cybersecurity is job #1 for NASCIO
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers named cybersecurity the top item in its advocacy agenda.
Heartbleed redux with Secure Shell?
Warning flags have been raised over SSH, which helps manage servers, routers and firewalls and is used to provide privileged access to servers and networks.
Using teamwork to fight DDoS attacks
Galois has been awarded a $1.7 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security for a peer-to-peer collaboration technology that allows organizations to work together to detect and mitigate distributed denial of service attacks.
What DISA needs for secure networks
Officials from the Defense Information Systems Agency outlined some capabilities it requires for network security.
How to protect data and infrastructure with DNS security
Attacks on the domain name systems are on the rise and can cripple an agency’s network.
Feds back off on Real ID
The federal government is backing off its demand that states bring their driver’s licenses and state ID cards to federal standards or see their residents face greater hassles at airports.
Juniper Networks updates software in wake of security flaws
Juniper Networks responded to the finding of “unauthorized code” in its firewall operating system with a complete replacement of its original controversial random number generator, Dual_EC.
Cybersecurity underfunded, industry tells Congress
Agency IT managers who believe they do not have the resources to adequately fight cybersecurity threats got some backing from private-sector experts who voiced the same concerns to legislators.
DHS seeks student cyber volunteers
The Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for its Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative.
Derived credentials: Enabling secure mobile access in the field
A derived credentials policy could be applied not just to devices but to specific apps that require a greater level of assurance.
Online collaboration technologies may be exposing more than realized
Sophisticated and determined adversaries can take advantage of security weaknesses in online meeting services to obtain access to agency networks and data.
DHS to start Real ID Act enforcement at airports
New urgency for state driver's license systems, as air travelers from non-compliant states may soon need new forms of identification to fly.
Forward-facing security by remembering the past
Looking forward to newer, smarter technologies is not always the most effective strategy for delivering an efficient, nimble and resilient security program. The best advice often is to properly implement the tools and technologies that have been available for years.
As Microsoft support winds down, security risks ratchet up
Security risks will increase when Microsoft stops issuing security patches for some older Internet Explorer browser versions as well as some .NET Framework 4 versions. In April of this year, SQL Server 2005 also will lose extended support.
Iowa plans for cyber resiliency
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed an executive order pushing state agencies to develop a cybersecurity strategy.
Idaho unwraps digital wallet
The Idaho Department of Agriculture is first agency to deploy the eGovExpress Digital Wallet that consolidates a user’s payment information into one password-protected online account.
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