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From Nextgov.com: DHS probing Sony PlayStation network attack
Massive data breach could enable hackers to break into banking and other commercial systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Attack on Energy lab computers was limited, officials say
Homeland Security team is watching for similar threats directed against other departments and agencies.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Feds follow digital money trail to halt online poker
Gaming operators allegedly duped banks into processing illegal payments.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: IRS computer glitches allow erroneous credits
Initial audit of 2011 season shows some filers wrongfully benefiting from first-time home buyer and energy-efficiency tax incentives.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Shortage of skilled cyber specialists fuels debate over pay
Network operators and penetration testers could earn more than compliance analysts and auditors.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Cyber identity strategy would eliminate the need for multiple passwords
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke dismissed rumors the plan would lead to national ID cards for citizens.
News
From Nextgov.com: Budget deal threatens government cloud security clearances
Lawmakers agree to gut an e-government account that feeds FedRAMP, a program to assess the security of federal Web-based systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Congress, administration grapple with cyber defense authority
White House hasn't yet signaled how it might empower the Pentagon to avert a cyberattack on civilian networks.
News
From Nextgov.com: With shutdown looming, IRS software providers face confusion
Treasury officials decline to discuss 'hypothetical scenario' as tax deadline approaches.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: White House push to help technology startups gets mixed reviews
Companies say agencies have granted few waivers to complex acquisition rules that stymie entrepreneurial developers.
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Agencies look to startup firms for new technology, but the rules are restrictive.
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From Nextgov.com: IRS said to fail to protect taxpayer information in emails
TIGTA says many messages unauthorized, either for taxpayers or revenue service employees.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Legacy of WikiLeaks scandal might be agency mistrust
Former national security officials worry that intragovernment cooperation against terrorism might dry up.
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From Nextgov.com: Defense funding for cybersecurity is hard to pin down
Confusion over terminology and agency roles suggests serious procurement challenges, observers say.
News
From Nextgov.com: NSA testing smartphones, tablets on safe mobile architecture
The agency is securing the cloud and stealing a page from Amazon, OnStar for data delivery systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Pentagon seeks $3.2 billion for revised cyber budget
The nearly $1 billion increase over the amount the agency sought just last month reflects the re-categorization of programs as cybersecurity-related, Defense officials said.
News
From Nextgov.com: Wyden seeks to clarify when government can track mobile data
Draft legislation would ease stalemate between law enforcement’s need for speed and citizen desire for privacy while using cellphones, GPS.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: RSA security breach compromised key federal networks, expert says
Company's authentication tool is used by Defense, Homeland Security and State departments, among others.
News
From Nextgov.com: Cyberattacks on federal networks up 40 percent in 2010
Agencies should improve continuous monitoring to mitigate threats, says White House.
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From Nextgov.com: OMB says it takes money to save money in IT
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra says White House needs to hold agencies accountable for corrective actions.
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