Google: Search risk is manageable
The company rebuts survey results that indicated government IT respondents were concerned that Google's Search Across Computers feature in Google's desktop search engine represents a security risk.
Treasury takes first swing at Networx
Security goals for TNet help drive agency's decision.
Programmers get their own 'code'
'Essential Skills Series' aims to ensure programmers have mastered secure programming.
GSA signs on with SAML
E-Authentication's adoption could spur wider use of the protocol.
Nevada tightens payroll security
New procedures mandate disks be signed for and returned to the personnel department after each pay period, while passwords will be required to read data on CDs.
Competition to 'hash' out algorithm standard
NIST seeks a few good teams to develop a new cryptographic hash algorithm.
Tighter security in Server 2008
Microsoft Corp. unveils a significantly more secure server operating system in showcasing its new Windows Server 2008.
Cracking down on large-scale hackers, thieves
State and federal prosecutors have filed charges in the last week against alleged hackers accused of millions of dollars in identification thefts and credit card fraud.
An 'A' in computer science, 'F' in citizenship
Two men could face prison time following their indictments in connection with an alleged scheme to change grades held in a computer at California State University.
Cyberjihad for Veterans' Day weekend?
Israeli tabloid Web site warns that Islamic terrorists are recruiting virtual martyrs for an attack on against unfriendly online targets on Nov. 11.
HP introduces secure network printing system
Hewlett-Packard has announced its new HP Secure Print Advantage, which promises to secure an often overlooked vulnerability in many networks.
Fingertip fortress
GCN Lab Test: IronKey's Secure flash drive gives you as much as 4 gigabytes of storage in a drive with virtually impenetrable layers of security.
EAC issues more help for local election officials
The Election Assistance Commission has issued six new sets of guidelines for election officials to help them with the chores of managing local elections.
PDF spam makes an appearance
The first exploits of a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader on Windows have been reported in the wild by researchers at SecureWorks.
JBoss to get Common Criteria certification
Red Hat's MetaMatrix also will also be certified.
Spam takes a summer break
The numerator: Engineers at St. Bernard Software have noticed that the amount of spam sent over the Internet dips slightly during the summer but returns full-force in September.
Seth Meltzer | Researching the future
GCN Interview: IRS researcher Seth Meltzer discusses multicore systems, the secrets of cryptography and barriers to smart-card use. He's written a book on cryptography, 'Cryptography Decrypted,' now available for free on his Web site.<br>
Crunch time
States find IT consolidation is key to staying creative amid budget shortfalls.
Setting a cybersecurity agenda for the 110th Congress
Cyberspace is becoming an increasingly dangerous neighborhood, and some members of Congress are looking for ways to help clean it up.
Mass. has combat plan for cybercrime
State attorney general releases initiative to help the Bay State prevent, investigate and prosecute cybercrime.
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