With QR codes, even security pros play the fool
The codes are a known tool for delivering malware, but a recent experiment showed that security pros will risk a scan for an iPad.
Upgrade or die: Old vulnerabilities are prime targets
Research at Fortinet confirms that old vulnerabilities are the most exploited. You might want to consider replacing XP with Windows 8, or at least 7.
The perils of bad patch management
Known vulnerabilities provide the most frequently attacked targets in commonly used software. NIST offers updated guidance for handling this crucial and challenging chore.
Firms cleared to check FedRAMP compliance
The General Services Administration has accredited 12 companies as Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO) for its Federal Risk and Authorization Management program.
Can the cloud really keep a (government) secret?
National security and emergency preparedness can be shifted safely to the cloud, experts say, provided agencies pay proper attention to details.
3 ways to foil tech 'dumpster divers'
Old servers, drives and other media can be dangerous sources of data leakage; NIST has guidelines for removing data before the hardware goes out the door.
Agency breaches are down, but exposed records are way up
Government has eliminated a lot of low-hanging fruit, but the number of records exposed is increasing by millions each year, according to a Rapid7 analysis.
FAQ: How to pick a secure cloud provider
There are several essential questions to consider in picking a cloud provider, including what level of security is needed for services your agency is moving
Microsoft to release 2 'important' patches Tuesday
Bulletins coming on Sept. 11 Patch Tuesday will include fixes for developer tools and server software.
Dem, GOP platforms expose divide over cyber defense
Acknowledging Congress' failure to pass cybersecurity legislation, Democrats assert the president’s willingness to act on his own through executive order.
FBI, Apple leave users vulnerable after alleged AntiSec hack
With millions wondering if their device identifiers are included in the reported breach of FBI files, the FBI and Apple clam up, leaving users vulnerable to scammers offering to fill the information void.
Zero-day Java exploit shows how fast hackers have become
Recent attacks illustrate the growing professionalism of malware developers, analyst says.
Time to give up on Java?
The zero-day window for the latest Java vulnerability has officially closed, but agencies still have to decide whether the benefits of running Java on their computers outweigh the risks.
Government's move to digital leaves the poor out in the cold, study says
GPO's transition from ink-on-paper to online documents leaves millions who don't have broadband Internet access without adequate access to government resources, according to the Center for Study of Responsive Law.
GOP platform: Sell off government spectrum
The pro-business platform calls for auctioning off surplus RF spectrum and condemns government regulation of the Internet — except when it should be regulated.
‘Internet in a room’ simulates attacks against large networks
Iowa State's Information Assurance Center's test bed simulates complex networks and cyberattacks, making it a trusted source for information on the reliability and effectiveness of security products.
OT, meet IT (please)
If industrial control systems are running Windows, they're vulnerable to hackers. But can engineers handle that?
The grace period on mobile security is over
As the bad guys turn their attention to mobile devices, the government has begun mapping out security that needs to be incorporated in coming generations of this technology.
With Apple deal, GPO a step closer to 'where we are going'
The Government Printing Office adds the Apple iBookstore to its growing list of outlets for electronic versions of federal books.
Security weaknesses 'pervade' EPA systems, audit finds
Lack of an overall information security policy has resulted in pervasive weaknesses in the agency's security.
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