Federal CISOs lack emphasis on internal security breaches
Friday, May 1, 2009
Federal CISOs are most concerned with external attacks on government websites and data security, but lack an appropriate emphasis on the threat of internal security breaches, according to a new report.
U.S. cyberwarfare policies need review, report says
Friday, May 1, 2009
The National Academies of Science (NAS) this week released a report that calls for more public debate about U.S. cyberwarfare capabilities and the development of a strategy for when the nation should go on the offensive against cyberattacks from foreign threats.
Cybersecurity standards for grid don't go far enough, critics say
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Some network security experts yesterday questioned the effectiveness of a bill being submitted in Congress today that seeks to secure the nation's electric grid from hackers and foreign spies.
Electric grid cybersecurity bill would empower FERC
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
A bill that is set to be introduced in Congress on Thursday would give power to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue emergency orders in the case of an imminent cybersecurity threat to the electrical grid.
DHS secretary says Real ID should be scrapped
Friday, April 24, 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland secretary Janet Napolitano said she hopes to work with governors to "find a way to repeal Real ID," the controversial law requiring states to upgrade driver's licenses to prevent fraud.
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