5 programs break down the elements of an identity ecosystem
Groups will run a variety of pilots for trusted identities covering areas ranging from first-responder authentication and secure business transactions to the exchange of health care information.
Where's the lifeboat? Cyber pros struggle in a sea of cyber threats
With threats on the rise and skills at a premium, how do cybersecurity personnel close the technology and resource gaps?
Technologies for trusted online identities put to the test
NSTIC is funding five pilot programs that mark a major step toward creating a digital identity ecosystem to enable greater online transactions by government and the private sector.
HHS prescribes 11 basic steps for securing mobile devices
With an eye toward protecting patient privacy, HHS offers tools for keeping health data protected on mobile devices -- advice that any public-sector agency could follow.
New malware waits for a mouse click before executing
The Trojan Upclicker evades automated detection tools by monitoring mouse activity to make sure it is dealing with a human before jumping into action.
5 fearless tech predictions for 2013
Here's what to look for in emerging technology for government during the next year.
Good Vault wears iPhone security on its sleeve
Good Technology's product fits over an iPhone 4 or 4s and contains a smart-card or microSD reader for two-factor authentication.
Threat predictions for 2012: The hits and misses
Despite taking the safe road by predicting that threats for 2012 would be a lot like those of 2011, the CyberEye still managed to only bat about .500.
NIST updates, expands glossary of security terms
A list of information security terms from federal documents is being updated by NIST to provide a central resource of common terms and definitions.
Mobile users get no clue they're visiting malicious sites
With security information limited by screen size, even experts can't tell when they're visiting malicious sites, according to a Georgia Tech study.
Dual passwords can keep phishers at bay
The all-too-easy hack of South Carolina's Department of Revenue could have been prevented by a dual-password system. How does it work?
CBP wants smart-phone scanners for border officials
Customs and Border Protection is looking for technology that would allow officers to scan documents and fingerprints with their mobile devices.
BlackBerry’s blacklist: 106 passwords you can't use
RIM's long-awaited BlackBerry 10 OS contains a blacklist of passwords that users will not be allowed to use. Maybe it's not a great idea, but it's a good one.
Misunderstanding about mobile device management
A recent survey of government IT decision makers found that a majority say MDM is about the security of mobile devices. Not quite.
IRS modernization could expose taxpayer data
The IT modernization effort needs to improve access controls, physical security and other key areas, a Treasury IG warns in a newly released report.
Boca Raton adds smarts to surveillance network
The Florida city is building out a city-wide digital video surveillance system and is using a management system to integrate feeds so police can get real-time views of the city.
DARPA targets supply-chain threats in hardware, firmware
The agency's VET program wants to develop large scale testing for backdoors and malware in IT products from smart phones to routers.
SecureDoc 6.1 takes encryption to mobile devices
Suite lets administrators manage rules and encryption profiles of notebooks and smart phones from a single console.
Spear-phishing scourge: It's up to you, the user
Browsers are getting better at blocking phishing sites, but phishers are getting more nimble at keeping their sites on the move.
Some Samsung, Dell printers vulnerable to remote attackers
Certain Samsung and Dell printers made by Samsung have a firmware flaw that could let hackers access to sensitive information on the devices, the U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team reported.
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