Encrypting data in the cloud: Whose job is it?
More than two thirds of organizations with sensitive information in the cloud protect it with some kind of encryption before it leaves their hands. Who handles that encryption?
Can the cloud provide the best strategy for security?
New, layered attacks call for intelligence-based security, and cloud computing offers a way to gather and analyze big data to spot malicious activity.
DHS needs to step up its game in federal cybersecurity
FISMA oversight by the department remains a work in process, and CyberScope has provided only limited help, according to an inspector general's report.
A comprehensive list of security terms you should know
NIST has updated more than 200 pages of security words from federal documents to provide a central resource for definitions of cybersecurity terms.
Security automation is great, but don't let that fool you
Automating IT security can be a help in protecting assets and systems, but there are some caveats to keep in mind.
NIST, DHS push security automation to the next stage
SCAP sets standards to ensure products work together, while Einstein is evolving into an automated tool that will not only detect, but block, malicious code.
Security best practices at the root of FISMA amendments
Reform would focus on a risk-based approach using automated tools for continuous monitoring that agencies already are adopting. But will they be graded on security or paperwork?
Can automated security put agencies a step ahead of the hackers?
A growing number of products can help automate IT security; Nevada's DOT found they can help in other areas, too.
NIST draws up a security architecture for cloud computing
The agency has released a draft of a cloud security architecture intended to provide the security needed to speed government adoption of cloud computing.
App would give 911 operators control of callers' smart phones
The Android app being developed at the University of North Texas would let dispatchers use a smart phone's camera and sensors to get a better view of an emergency.
Those meters that rate password strength work, until they don't
A study of meters used to measure strength of passwords created on websites suggests you can only push users so far before they stop trying.
The switch to IPv6 is on: Who’s out in front?
A year after the global launch, traffic using IPv6 has doubled, with some mobile networks, university campuses and government agencies driving the switch.
Possible breach of DHS employee data has an unusual twist
Most vulnerabilities are discovered by third parties, but the fact that the department was alerted by a “law enforcement partner” raises the question of whether a breach occurred.
The best (and worst) influences on 30 years of government IT
From the IBM PC to apps on demand, and cyber threats to FISMA, our experts weigh in on the biggest influences — good and bad — of the past three decades.
The hack-back vs. the rule of law: Who wins?
When considering retaliation against cyber criminals, make sure the rule of law trumps the immediate gratification of doing unto others.
Cybersecurity's best bet: An Internet that learns to defend itself
During the first 40 years of the Internet, security has been about patching mistakes; the future will be about creating an environment that is secure by design and protected by big data.
A breakdown of DOD security controls for iOS and Android
DISA specifies required capabilities for secure use of two more mobile operating systems on DOD networks.
DISA opens a path for iOS, Android devices in military
The agency approves security guidelines for Android and iOS operating systems, expanding the range of new devices in a market dominated by BlackBerry.
Built-in security could start with a common lexicon
As part of efforts to secure government infrastructure, an interagency working group is developing plans for cybersecurity requirements in federal acquisitions, which would benefit from a consistent terminology.
Feds' next step in clearing RF spectrum could be a challenge
Clearing out a band of RF spectrum for commercial use appears to be paying off for government, a GAO study found, but clearing a second band could be more difficult.
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