NIST calls for holistic approach to security
Special Publication 800-160 urges organizations to address security throughout the systems engineering process.
Army fires up bug bounty program
Following the Pentagon’s successful bug bounty program, the Army has announced its own "Hack the Army" program to tighten up security on its public-facing websites.
Driverless car policy aims to accelerate safe deployment
The Federal Automated Vehicles Policy provides a framework to improve roadway safety and provide direction for the next administration.
State CIOs sketch out priorities for Trump administration
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers plans to release advocacy priorities for the incoming administration.
Cybersecurity for the oil industry supply chain
Based on the Cybersecurity Framework, the voluntary guidelines will help the maritime industry secure its IT infrastructure.
Why ISPs don’t throttle DDoS traffic
Blocking suspect traffic could pose a legal problem for internet service providers because they don't have liability protections and are obligated by law to continue service.
Evaluating cybersecurity risk
A NIST self-assessment tool blends organizational performance evaluation strategies from the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program with risk management standards, guidelines and best practices from the Cybersecurity Framework.
NIST bumps up release of security guidance
As recent Internet of Things-enabled DDoS attacks highlight the growing attack surface, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is releasing the latest version of Special Publication 800-160 early.
Get ready for IoT-enabled threats
The success of the recent Mirai botnet attacks opens the door for similar DDoS threats that take advantage of unsecured Internet of Things devices.
What it takes to review 650,000 emails
Although Donald Trump argued it wasn’t possible to review 650,000 emails in eight days, cyber forensics experts said it’s quite common.
The invisible -- but growing -- threat to critical infrastructure
At a recent panel on cybersecurity, experts agreed that the threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure is becoming acute as more connected devices come online.
Getting on the same page in cyber talent hunt
The Cybersecurity Workforce Framework’s common language describing cybersecurity work will help organizations build a strong staff to protect their systems and data.
5 fixes for U.S. election systems
Two Harvard cybersecurity scholars outline the election risks and recommend several steps for federal and local governments to take after the 2016 elections.
Promises and perils of quantum computing
The rise of quantum computing is sure to bring new risks, but it also provides an opportunity for greater security.
Making identity federated, portable and trusted
Residents of Austin, Texas, and the state of Maine are closer to having a digital identity that would allow them to conduct business with the government and other entities.
When the IoT becomes an agent of the dark side
In the wake of the Mirai botnet attack, cybersecurity experts discuss issues with securing the Internet of Things.
FBI offers free online cyber investigation training
The Cyber Investigator Certification Program can help law enforcement officers improve their handling of digital evidence.
‘Clunky,’ low-tech voting system still vulnerable to hacks
A new report outlines a range of vulnerabilities, infiltration points and tactics that could be used to undermine credibility in an election or even manipulate the results.
DHS working to protect emergency call centers against denial-of-service attacks
With more government services facing potential cyberthreats, the Department of Homeland Security is working to lower the risk and impact of potential telephone system-based attacks on 911 call centers.
DOD to launch full-scale bug bounty program
Following the success of its Hack the Pentagon program, the Defense Department awarded two contracts to launch more challenges and find security researchers who can better detect cyber risks in DOD applications, websites and networks.
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