News
From Nextgov.com: Rep. Towns introduces bill banning feds from using file-sharing software
Prohibition aims to stop inadvertent leaks of sensitive government information, but OMB could grant permission to use programs if agencies need them for business operations.
News
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security CIO reviewing dozens of IT programs for cost and risks
Richard Spires says his goal is to find where DHS has systemic weaknesses in managing IT programs, and he leaves open the possibility that some projects could be suspended.
News
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense: Open source software is more secure, yes more, than commercial code
Publicly available code has fewer security holes because more programmers work on the free programs than the number writing proprietary programs for commercial firms.
News
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity regulator for energy has its own vulnerabilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hadn't identified sensitive information and how it should be protected , an inspector general found.
News
From Nextgov.com: Simply banning file-sharing software won’t keep information safe from hackers
As House leaders reassess guidelines that led to the disclosure of an internal ethics report, security experts say audits and tests also are needed to protect data.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Compliance focus is hampering cybersecurity, critics say
OMB urged to update federal security standards to better detect network vulnerabilities and keep up with new threats.
News
From Nextgov.com: Hill grills DHS over delay in consolidating financial systems
Risks in the 'monumental task' to create one network include relying heavily on contractors to define and deploy the system , GAO reports.
News
From Nextgov.com: DHS information-sharing initiative stalls due to privacy concerns
Lawmakers again place strings on funding for project to give law enforcement and intelligence agencies access to immigration records.
News
From Nextgov.com: The young trust government, not the market, to protect their privacy
By a large margin, those 35 years old and younger believe it’s federal agencies' role to take the lead in protecting Americans' personal information , poll finds.
News
From Nextgov.com: IRS slow reaction to bounced checks costs treasury $20 million
Inspector general also reports that the agency needs to improve oversight to detect unauthorized access to taxpayers' personal information.
News
From Nextgov.com: Information security budgets generally dodge effects of downturn
While more than a third of public sector security chiefs report they curtailed projects this year, they made little progress in deploying systems to monitor network use, survey finds .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS proposes standards for how the private sector should prepare for disasters
Industry fears the voluntary standards are too rigid and eventually could be made mandatory for companies looking to do business with the government.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems , handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: VA looks to Web 2.0 technologies to improve management
Electronic health records initiative and social networking sites are among the projects under way.
News
From Nextgov.com: Terrorists nearing ability to launch big cyberattacks against U.S.
Enemy states are not so much the threat as are cybercriminals who will peddle through the black market the software programs needed to launch a debilitating attack .
Features
The Gospel of Gov 2.0
Leading government into the land of wikis, blogs and social media isn’t easy.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security authorized to hire up to 1,000 cybersecurity specialists
The department doesn’t expect to hire that many, but the authorization will streamline recruitment efforts, said a department official.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security kicks off final strategy dialogue
Comments and suggestions submitted through a Web portal will be incorporated into a report due to Congress by the end of the year.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: NIST releases more development standards for smart electric grid
Requirements focus on cybersecurity and interoperability issues to improve technical capabilities, energy management and data exchange.
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