NIST releases final piece of IT security foundation
The new draft guidelines for assessing risk are the final publication in a series of documents establishing a common, governmentwide foundation for information security.
Energy’s 10-year plan to protect the power grid from cyberattack
An international working group's road map sets a goal of a hardened, resilient energy delivery system capable of surviving cyberattacks by 2020.
Clarke: Outdated cyber defense leaves US open to attack
Former presidential adviser Richard Clarke says cybersecurity has been static in both the public and private sectors and that "if someone wants to get into your network, they can get in."
Building an interoperable smart grid: IEEE weighs in
The newly approved IEEE 2030 standard for Smart Grid interoperability provides foundational guidance for developing the technology and equipment that will make up the world’s next generation electricity distribution and delivery systems.
New domains open new targets for doppelgangers, typo squatters
Bad guys have long exploited look-alike domain names on the Internet, and the move to new brand-name domains could allow even more threats.
NIST plan for cloud encourages innovation
Two new publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cloud Computing Working Groups lay a foundation for the Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap, expected to be published in November.
NIST, Europeans to collaborate on smart-grid standards
The lead agency in developing technical standards for a U.S. smart grid has agreed to work with an EU group to create a common framework.
Advanced threats: The enemy is already within
Execs at a closed-door discussion agree: You've probably already been breached by a sophisticated attack, or will be soon.
Proposed 4G network threatens vital GPS services, Congress told
LightSquared's broadband signals would disrupt consumer apps and federal programs and could set back the FAA's air traffic control project by 10 years, according to testimony to a House committee.
4 'smart' lessons from the Great Southwestern Blackout
It can be surprisingly easy to shut down part of the power grid — and we don't need an enemy to do it — but there’s some good news, too.
Senators: Don't make a federal case out of all cyber crimes
Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee say Obama administration proposals to update the Cyber Fraud and Abuse Act might go too far.
Smart-grid dividend: security and intelligence already built in
Regulators and power companies are doing their best to ensure that new energy distribution systems are equally secure and intelligent.
Crimeware becomes commodity
Cheap, powerful hacker toolkits are just one more burden that the online community must now bear.
As federal bills stall, California beefs up its data breach law
The state strengthens its breach notification requirements, as federal legislation that would replace state laws goes nowhere in Congress.
How your agency can land a future cyber rock star
With the demand for security professionals exceeding supply, government and industry are ramping up efforts to identify, recruit and train thousands of skilled IT employees.
Bandwidth aggregation is no silver bullet for emergency communications
Link aggregation can stretch budgets and improve performance, but it is not a panacea.
VOIP 911: A low-cost way to expand emergency comm
Arizona's Maricopa regional 911 system is using virtual wide-area network technology to help manage the transition to full wireless and Internet-routed emergency voice communications.
Worried about sophisticated attacks, agencies ignore low-tech threats
Sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats are top-of-mind for most government respondents to a survey by Bit9, but most are forgetting about low-tech attacks that are just as destructive.
When disaster strikes, it’s up to users to preserve bandwidth
The FCC wants to prioritize 911 calls and the wireless industry wants more spectrum, but when an earthquake, hurricane or other emergency hits, users can help conserve precious bandwidth by using it judiciously.
How a click-jacking virus pays off for ad scammers
A stealthy virus used by a click-fraud network managed to net a good return on investment from basic programming skills, according to research from Symantec Security Response.
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