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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Buzz of the Week: A cyberwar paradox
There was an odd juxtaposition last week between the Russian/Georgian conflict and the Defense Department’s cyber warfare efforts.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Tracking a cyberattack
During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.
(Posted August 15, 2008)
Also in the news: McKinnon down to last chance to avoid U.S. trial
A European court granted Gary McKinnon, a British man who allegedly hacked DOD and NASA systems, a stay of extradition while it decides whether to hear his appeal, according to CNET.
(Posted August 12, 2008)
Pointers: Recommended reading
FCW points you to online resources about IT in Iraq; Virtualization; The downside of the Internet and...read on to find out 'What good is a blogger?'
(Posted July 7, 2008)
New DHS rule would collect more info
The Homeland Security Department might demand additional information from importers and carriers that ship cargo to U.S. ports.
(Posted July 7, 2008)
Kelman: The quest for objective research
At a conference in Stockholm, the surprise was the nonideological tone of the research.
(Posted July 7, 2008)
Kelman: An embarrassing question
The United States collects surprisingly little data on the performance of the government procurement system.
(Posted June 9, 2008)
Web Extra: Marines' virtual training offers varying trade-offs
Full-room simulated environments provide alternative learning opportunities.
(Posted May 12, 2008)
Cybersecurity’s new world order
Government officials around the world encounter legal and diplomatic challenges in confronting cyberthreats.
(Posted April 28, 2008)
Homeland security's cyber eyes
Security experts roll out new techniques to try to keep up with today’s stealthy, transnational cyberattacks.
(Posted April 28, 2008)
Government 2.0 presents global opportunity
At IRMCO, information managers from around the world described their experiences with Web 2.0.
(Posted April 14, 2008)
DHS works to expand, enhance visa waiver programs
The department signs visa waiver program memorandums of understanding with Slovakia, Hungary and Lithuania.
(Posted March 17, 2008)
United States, Germany will share biometric data
Officials signed an agreement today that will let the countries search each other's criminal fingerprint databases.
(Posted March 11, 2008)
Cyber Storm II gets started
Although DHS' weeklong cyber war game focuses on response, one official says the relationships formed will also benefit prevention and preparedness efforts.
(Posted March 10, 2008)
Canada border security measures for commerce
The goal is to better align Canada's trade partnership program with the DHS' Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, which offers preferential treatment to companies that agree to expanded federal oversight of their supply chains.
(Posted March 10, 2008)
Border security in north to rely on tech, Chertoff says
Efforts to secure the U.S. border with Canada will differ from efforts in the south, DHS secretary said.
(Posted March 4, 2008)
Cyber Storm II stirring
DHS is preparing to lead federal agencies, states, foreign governments and industry in a weeklong cybersecurity exercise next month.
(Posted February 29, 2008)
Coast Guard tests waters with new patrol programs
The Coast Guard is working to interdict coastal smugglers and illegal cross-border traffickers in Canada and using biometrics to catch human traffickers near Puerto Rico.
(Posted February 28, 2008)






 
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