Risky business: FISMA reform hinges on managing the risks
The problem with legislating new information security practices is how quickly technologies evolve and unleash new and unforeseen kinds of threats. The better alternative, most experts agree, is instituting sound risk management disciplines.
And the password is... obvious
Symantec recently surveyed computer users on their use of passwords and found that a good many are still pretty sloppy about it. Is your password still "password"?
With alert system, Coast Guard finds user expectations grow with functionality
Users now expect to have messages from the Coast Guard’s Alert and Warning System at their fingertips.
Souped-up alert system spreads the word for Coast Guard
Commercial tool from AtHoc provides a standards-based upgrade from the homegrown tools used by the Coast Guard to keep in touch with maritime partners.
Snazzy printer features could open Pandora's box
Networked printers and multifunction devices have evolved into full-fledged computing devices that could be storing sensitive data, making them a potential vulnerability.
Making printers pay: Ways to lower costs, improve security
As agencies look to cut costs, improve efficiency, go green and improve security — and who isn't these days? — better management of a specific common technology is a tangible, low-hanging fruit that has largely gone ignored.
Beware the ides of April
As if the tax season wasn’t already bad enough, phishers are piggybacking on the IRS to deliver their scams. And Conficker still is out there, too.
China cyber threat looms large
The PACOM chief's warnings echo complaints from Google and GoDaddy about malicious Chinese Internet activity.
Air Force rules target BlackBerry security
The Air Force will put in place this month strict rules and regulations governing how its personnel are allowed to use Air Force-issued BlackBerry smart phones as a way to improve security associated with the devices.
FISMA: A good idea whose time never came
FISMA as originally written is not bad, but it hasn't reach its potential because overly broad requirements have created a scramble for regulatory compliance. But there are good ideas available on how to fix the law.
Domain name security isn't easy
Federal managers who are responsible for implementing DNSSEC should take steps to make the process as painless as possible, experts say.
Cyber Command hits speed bump
The Senate Armed Services Committee this month put the brakes on the creation of the U.S. Cyber Command, requesting more information on its relationship with the National Security Agency, reports Bill Gertz at Washington Times.
Is cybersecurity underfunded? Many feds think so
A poll of FOSE attendees revealed the top security threats they see in their organizations -- some from surprising sources.
Consensus is growing for the reform of flawed FISMA
Government and private-sector experts say agencies need to adopt real-time, enterprise-based risk management to secure the nation’s information infrastructures.
Social media opens new door to cyberattacks, panel says
E-mail attachments are no longer the attack route of choice of computer hackers trying to break into government and industry systems.
Cybersecurity game plan needs stronger educational strategy
Computer science students should get college scholarships like basketball or football players, a senior official in DHS' National Cybersecurity Division said at FOSE.
DHS official: Government can't solve cybersecurity alone
U.S. software-makers are improving the security of their products, but the country’s cyber infrastructure is still far from secure, according to comments by Homeland Security Department's Richard Marshall.
Local police falling behind on cybercrime, former chief says
Bill Bratton, former chief of the Los Angeles and New York City police departments, said police departments have the knowledge, but lack the resources to attack cybercrime.
FOSE kick-off: The future of police work and the media
FOSE kicks off with keynotes from a CSI creator and a former police chief of Los Angeles.
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