Securing the grid by moving tech from lab to market
Universities will get help commercializing the technology developed under a $12.2 million Department of Energy pilot program to protect the nation's energy infrastructure.
The future of mobile data management
Just managing the device is no longer an option. Here's where the experts see mobile-security strategies heading in 2016 and beyond.
Making mobile phones the authentication hubs for smart homes
With funding from the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, the pilots address barriers to the identity ecosystem and seed the marketplace with “NSTIC-aligned” solutions to enhance privacy, security and convenience in online transactions.
5 ways the U.S. government can get security right
Although recent data breaches may indicate that computer security is harder than putting a man on the moon, the government can improve its cyber posture.
Are legacy apps a ticking time bomb?
Recent surveys of government IT managers show increasing hand wringing when it comes to legacy systems.
Government IT and the problems that matter
Identifying and dealing with potential issues before they become problematic should be the primary goal of every agency’s IT team.
The Internet of malware-infected things
Could future breaches stem from such non-obvious sources as police body cameras or device components?
9 ways to use web proxies to limit Internet exposure
The Internet is a dangerous place. But there are concrete steps an organization can take to manage the risk while still allowing employees the access they need.
How states stack up on cyber readiness
The Pell Center’s report on the cyber readiness of eight states explores how states are protecting infrastructure, information and operations.
DHS funds research to harden medical devices against cyberattacks
Pacemakers and other devices have Internet capabilities, but all too often lack adequate security.
Building the 21st century vault with layered security
No matter where information is located -- on the network or a personal computer -- multiple layers of security must be in place to keep threats at bay.
Are state and local governments ready for CDM?
Interest in the DHS-run Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has been slow to build outside of federal agencies, but other levels of government are beginning to take note.
The most important security tool for health IT
Staffing alone can't solve agencies' health IT challenges, but the right workforce is absolutely critical -- and there are ways to build it more effectively.
How to deploy DNSSEC now
Agencies' cyber arsenal should include full DNSSEC implementation to address DNS security weaknesses and help alleviate the threat of DNS cache poisoning.
How SLAC National Laboratory revamped its cybersecurity
SLAC created the Cybersecurity Improvement Plan after an audit by the Department of Energy found significant problems.
Biometrics: Our best bet for unlocking government services
Biometrics-enabled identity programs can help governments ensure service delivery, enhance security and increase convenience for citizens.
DISA director outlines areas where he'd like more cyber-help
Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn thinks closer collaboration with industry could strengthen network security with three key types of IT.
More bad news for Flash-dependent websites
A recent analysis by Recorded Future offers yet another reason why government agencies should reduce the use of Adobe Flash Player, as it was found to be the most frequently exploited web product.
Should the Army adopt a bug bounty program?
Writing in a recent journal, two Army captains advocate adoption of a bug bounty program to motivate the discovery of military network vulnerabilities.
Beating back cyber threats from nation-states
Whether immediate and destructive or slow and insidious, cyber attacks are aimed at weakening U.S. capabilities on the battlefield and at the negotiation table.
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