The insider threat in employees’ pockets
Five experts offer advice on managing risks when agency employees bring their own mobile devices to work
Microsoft says start practicing now for Windows 10 update cycle
IT managers should get in shape for the Windows 10 update relay by installing updates more frequently, the company advises.
DISA comm kits offer secure mobile access
Defense Department mobile users will now be able to make classified voice, video and data calls and access SIPRNet through the Internet with the DOD Enterprise Classified Travel Kit Gateways.
Can brain scans spot insider threats?
Researchers have found that they can detect people who are potential cybersecurity risks by reading their neural activity.
Local gov: Energy infrastructure critical in disaster response
Local governments cite the importance of energy systems planning for disaster response.
IoT: Is tech the easy part?
Federal information security experts warn that IoT technology is advancing faster than the policies to guide it.
The hidden costs of “low-cost” surveillance cameras
An irresistible price tag on a security camera can come with hidden costs -- some of which could impact the security of your government facility.
Beyond compliance: DISA STIGs’ role in cybersecurity
Following a secure standard is critical to eliminating the easy vectors hackers use to launch attacks.
FBI seeks cyber threat info-sharing platform
The proposed Threat Intelligence Platform would foster greater analysis and information sharing in cyber investigations.
Hiring cybersecurity staff is hard for states
Facing recruitment, retention and retirement hurdles, states are finding creative solutions to attract and keep cybersecurity talent.
Army Training Network goes mobile -- no CAC required
Soldiers can now access the Army Training Network using smart phones and computer tablets -- with just a username and password.
More evidence that employee negligence is security risk No. 1
Human error is the leading cause of data breaches, a new report reiterates, so early detection should be IT managers' top priority.
Cyber tools that maximize ROI (maybe)
Complexity, cost and ROI all have a part to play in security acquisitions, but it only takes one to derail a program's implementation.
Unlock your phone with your ear
Researchers at Yahoo have developed a biometric authentication system that uses the whole touchscreen as the image sensor and verifies biometrics with low-resolution scans.
Plan for the next breach with incident response forensics
In order to prevent system failure, minimize the loss and prevent the next breach, agencies need an incident response plan that includes forensic investigation.
Adopting a holistic approach to FISMA compliance
By examining the entire IT infrastructure, security teams can determine how best to assign controls and centralize tasks.
Survey finds few agencies are properly protecting their data
Budget constraints and concerns about network performance rank at the top of federal IT decision makers’ lists of why data is not properly encrypted.
Watch out: Smart city defenses are not up to snuff
A new paper details the many vulnerabilities in common city systems and suggests steps for beefing up defenses.
Cyber risks inherent in NextGen transition, GAO warns
The Government Accountability Office report surfaces the cybersecurity challenges inherent in the FAA’s air traffic control network modernization process.
Verizon breach report: bad news and worse news
The report, among other things, “demonstrates the need for all those stinking patches on all your stinking systems.”
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