Group aims to help secure the technology supply chain
The Trusted Technology Forum, formed by the Open Group, was formed to identify best practices for ensuring the security of the technology supply chain and promote the development of standards and accreditation programs.
FBI accused of installing backdoor in OpenBSD operating system
Former FBI contractor alleges that agency had backdoors installed in the open-source OS to enable monitoring of VPNs that U.S. attorneys use.
Gawker hack: Another glimpse into password practices
The recent hack of Gawker's sites has provided a new list of passwords for analysis.
Is U.S. sleeping on smart grid security?
A panel of security professionals warns that the United States could be creating a complex, intelligent power distribution system with a false sense of the seriousness of the threats posed against it and our ability to secure it.
WikiWars: The face of future conflicts
The attacks and counterattacks surrounding WikiLeaks might be the first real instance of cyber warfare, with the government launching its own unconventional type of strategic denial-of-service attacks.
The .net domain joins the DNSSEC fold
The .net domain, with 13 million registered names, is the latest and the largest of the Top Level Domains to have its DNS records signed with the DNS Security Extensions that help secure the Internet infrastructure.
Public/private cybersecurity research ready for launch
NIST, DHS and a financial services committee formally agree to cooperate on cybersecurity R&D initiatives for the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
NASA sold computers without properly scrubbing them, IG says
An inspector general's audit found that 10 NASA computers had been released to the public that had not been properly sanitized of sensitive information and that the agency has inadequate policies for the disposition of excess IT resources.
Microsoft plans 'tracking protection' for IE 9
Microsoft has announced an upcoming privacy feature for its Internet Explorer 9 Web browser.
State's Diplopedia could help it avoid a WikiLeaks breach
In the office of eDiplomacy, cables such as the ones leaked to WikiLeaks have been replaced by Diplopedia, a highly secure system by which ambassadors and their staffs can compare notes, pass tips and even offer candid observations on world leaders.
How to get hired fast: Be a cyber pro
The shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals is the result of complex problems that will take a while to correct. The good news, for those who qualify, is that it is likely to remain a growth field for some time.
Quantum crypto's demise is greatly exaggerated
A method of intercepting quantum crypto keys in commercial products, demonstrated earlier this year, is easily defeated by properly implementing the hardware used to distribute the keys, according to researchers from Toshiba’s Cambridge Research Laboratory.
New BlackBerry OS gets crypto certification
The FIPS 140-2 certification for the BlackBerry 6 cryptographic module qualifies it for use by government.
Bank regulator still has security holes in IT systems, GAO find
FDIC is tightening access controls on its IT systems and improving its continuous monitoring program to correct security weaknesses identified by GAO.
Career path: Golf course, rock band, NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Richard Ayers came to IT via a roundabout route that began with golf and music and led to the Cyber Corps' Scholarships for Service program.
Wireless networks still vulnerable to intruders
Technologies and policies exist to secure wireless networks, but their implementation by agencies is inconsistent, the Government Accountability Office concluded.
DOD creates a test range for cyberspace
The Defense Department's Information Assurance Range reaches initial operational capability.
Reusing hardware: Erase data but leave an audit trail
The ability to document the erasure of data from hard drives makes it easier for Santa Barbara County, Calif., to reuse computers rather than destroy them when it's time for replacement.
What's required to overwrite classified data
The standard for clearing drives by overwriting data comes from the Defense Department's National Industrial Security Program, which establishes requirements and limitations for the process.
WikiLeaks impels White House to order classified data security review
The White House is ordering a governmentwide review of information security for classified data after WikiLeaks' release of diplomatic cables.
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