After what happened in Vegas, feds keep low profile at Black Hat
It would be a shame if feds were scared away from information-rich conferences like Black Hat because of the excesses of some GSA managers.
'Hit man' phishing scam makes an offer you can refuse
Phishing is the most common attack used against federal networks, so it's important to be aware of the latest techniques, even if they seem unlikely.
AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' worm and the rise of infrastructure attacks
The NSA's chief says attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure increased 17-fold in two years, while Iran's nuclear program continues to be a target.
Mass. health authority uses ID software to prevent fraud
The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority is using LexisNexis identity management software to verify the residency information of people participating in the exchange.
New ‘Universal Gateway’ speeds data to Navy vessels
Office of Naval Research’s “network bridging system” moves data instantaneously between the combat system and the command and control network.
New tool spots hacking vulnerabilities in smart meters
Smart meters have an optical port that, if attacked, can let someone change the way they operate, a researcher says at Black Hat.
Ex-FBI cyber sleuth: Government 'gets it,' but it will take time
Former FBI official Shawn Henry said government understands the need to be more forthcoming with cyber intell, but creating the necessary legislative and policy framework is complex.
Windows 8: A secure OS for government?
Security in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system beats previous releases by “leaps and bounds,” according to researchers at the Black Hat Briefings.
Black Hat: If it ain't broke, it's just a matter of time
This year's Black Hat Briefings will tackle OS security — or lack of it — in Windows and iOS. Mobile devices and industrial control systems get a lot of attention, too.
Continuous monitoring of IT favored in FISMA plan
A compromise version of Cybersecurity Act of 2012 backs continuous monitoring of government IT security over regulatory compliance in the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Cyber bill accents threat-info sharing, government IT monitoring
Sen. Lieberman introduces cybersecurity bill that offers limited liability for sharing threat information and emphasizes continuous monitoring of government IT systems.
Government reach for secure electric grid exceeds its grasp
The government efforts to secure the nation’s electric grid from cyberattack are hampered by a cumbersome regulatory system and inadequate enforcement, a Senate panel is told.
Too tired to vote? Don't hit that touch pad.
As a N.C. state legislator found out the hard way, errors caused by workplace fatigue can have decisive and sometimes irreversible results.
Like it or not, password management is a must
As more of our life moves online we still are looking for an identity management scheme that is practical, secure and scalable. Don't hold your breath.
3 free tools to help manage your passwords
Effective security requires managing passwords, which can be a daunting job. Fortunately, help is available.
Do you understand your mobile risk portfolio?
In order to manage your mobile risk portfolio, agencies should start an analysis of mobile demand across different employee segments.
Federal ID cards: Iris imaging in, fingerprint swiping out
NIST proposed new options for using iris recognition as an alternative to fingerprints in federal Personal Identity Verification.
Yahoo hack: Strong passwords don't have to be hard
The theft of Yahoo passwords, including those of government users, highlights the problem with weak authentication. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
PIV card specs to account for mobile, other new factors
Proposed changes in FIPS 201 reflect changes in the technology and environment in which the federal PIV cards for government workers and contractors are used.
Analytics platform helps agencies fight cyber crime
SAS Security Intelligence platform uses a common infrastructure to detect and prevent threats across government agencies and industry.
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