Tech
From Nextgov: White House proposal could open computer networks to insider threats
Industry group cautions against getting auditors involved in assessing security.
News
From Nextgov: Banks urged to get faster at reporting cyber breaches
Witnesses say time is of the essence in notifying account holders of incidents, and imply Citigroup did not respond fast enough to a recent intrusion.
Features
On the Cyber Beat
Chief information security officers must balance mission requirements against threats to vital data.
Tech
From Nextgov: Hack of IMF data raises global worries
Speculation about potential Chinese intrusion at IMF generates concern about U.S. financial networks.
News
From Nextgov: FEMA watchdog endorses data mining to uncover overpayments
Inspector general urges the disaster assistance agency to replicate pattern-detection software used to monitor federal stimulus spending.
News
Chief of the Year: Information Security
Jerry Davis, deputy assistant secretary for information security, Veterans Affairs.
Defense
From Nextgov: General Dynamics snags $1 billion networking contract for DHS headquarters
Feds canceled a $2.6 billion deal with Northrop Grumman for the project in 2010.
News
From Nextgov: Airport body scans to get less personal by early 2012
TSA plans to modify half its machines to show more generic pictures by year-end.
News
From Nextgov: Former federal contractor gets jail time for falsifying immigration records
Fraud allowed illegal immigrants to get passports; case represents larger insider threat problem.
Trends
Just Rewards
Eliminating second chances for contractor incentives could save millions, auditors say.
News
From Nextgov: Interior center inadvertently exposes personal data of SEC employees
No sign of interceptions by intruders during 60-second transit.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: U.S. border agents to snag drug-smuggling jets with Canadian military radar
But Homeland Security officials have made little progress in deploying license plate readers to identify vehicles supporting the flights.
Tech
Nextgov.com: DHS accused of hiding fingerprinting data
'Metadata' for agency emails on Secure Communities program sought by immigrant groups under FOIA.
News
From Nextgov.com: White House sends Congress long-awaited cybersecurity proposal
Guidelines don’t address some contentious issues, including the president’s authority to shut down Internet in an emergency.
News
From Nextgov.com: Bill mandating WikiLeaks safeguards for Pentagon networks set to advance to House floor
Computer security experts say the mandates still would not stop malevolent insiders.
News
From Nextgov.com: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce
Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers would give Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies
Stuxnet virus raised fears about electricity grid’s vulnerability to sabotage.
News
From Nextgov.com: U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship
A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.
News
From Nextgov.com: Cellphone may have signaled bin Laden's location
Former cyber-forensic officials say al Qaeda leader's courier may have inadvertently given U.S. counterterrorism pros their break.
Trends
Into the Budget Morass
A delayed project to improve immigration processing is pulling resources and morale off course.
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