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NCI site hacked -- or was it?

The National Cancer Institute denies that a hacker group called LulzSecEurope breached its security.

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Will Sandy's winds blow more agencies to the cloud?

Cloud computing, and robust data centers and infrastructure, helped keep agencies running during and after the storm.

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10 tips to keep data secure

Cybersecurity isn't easy, but there are some principles to keep in mind for strong safeguards.

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Army adds cyber war to combat training

The Army is weaving cyber operations into its training for combat troops, an example of how cyberspace and traditional combat are blending.

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Big data brings big skillset gaps

Agencies need solid strategies to tackle big data – and the data scientists who can do the planning and execution are in very short supply. (Pictured: Bethann Pepoli, EMC.)

Should you trust disaster recovery to the cloud?

Cloud computing offers an attractive alternative to in-house disaster recovery systems. Here's what you need to know before you commit to a vendor and begin transferring data.

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4 steps toward smart data center consolidation

A report from IDC offers strategies for agencies working to eliminate redundant servers and migrate applications to a cloud environment.

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Cyber insecurity: Managing against the risk

Firewalls and other barriers can’t begin to guard against every threat. Today’s interconnected systems and mobile workforce demand a very different approach.

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Why cyber threats in the states should worry Washington

Like the federal government, states are struggling with constrained budgets and talent shortfalls -- and their risks could bring trouble to the national level.

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BYOD resistance explained

The adoption of 'bring-your-own-device' policies is slow in some agencies. At a recent event, experts explained some of the reasons and concerns.

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Risk management: An inside view

With no accepted common concept about what constitutes risk management in IT, management strategies are a challenge, argues a former agency CISO.

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The yellow brick road to cloud comfort

NASA's top tech officer explains how a classic film can aid managers struggling with cloud computing concerns.