http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/security.aspx Medical devices on the VA's networks make it difficult to ensure data security, two senior officials told a federal health IT panel. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/20/va-struggling-with-it-security-for-medical-devices-officials-say.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:19 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/20/va-struggling-with-it-security-for-medical-devices-officials-say.aspx The Homeland Security Department wants to expand a program that uses biometrics to verify identity and speed processing times for airline passengers. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/web-global-entry-proposed-rule.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:51 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/web-global-entry-proposed-rule.aspx The Social Security Administration is generally following FISMA guidelines, but needs to do more close monitoring of computer access controls, SSA's inspector general finds. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/ssa-needs-to-monitor-computer-access-ig-says.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:53 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/ssa-needs-to-monitor-computer-access-ig-says.aspx Despite increased cooperation among agencies that protect the government's information infrastructure, persistent vulnerabilities and lack of comprehensive security programs leave government IT systems vulnerable to attack. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/federal-cybersecurity-threats-vulnerabilities.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:39:48 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/federal-cybersecurity-threats-vulnerabilities.aspx Privately owned critical infrastructure likely to be targeted in a cyber war between nations, a report says. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/web-cyber-war-report.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:54:13 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/web-cyber-war-report.aspx Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey outlines four key areas must be addressed for global security. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/gen-casey-comments-on-army-and-afghanistan.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:08 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/18/gen-casey-comments-on-army-and-afghanistan.aspx Three key practices can help systems withstand about 80 percent of commonly-known attack mechanisms, according to an estimate from the National Security Agency. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/nsa-3-steps--better-cybersecurity.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:32:30 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/nsa-3-steps--better-cybersecurity.aspx Federal IT security pros say external sources are the biggest threat to their agency or network, while defense agencies indicate state-sponsored cybersecurity attacks are their most significant external cybersecurity issue. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/federal-agencies-cybersecurity-incidents-daily.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:10:33 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/federal-agencies-cybersecurity-incidents-daily.aspx The national laboratory overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpile has some serious security shortfalls, according to auditors. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/los-alamos-security-111609.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:27:49 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/los-alamos-security-111609.aspx Agency has reduced its serious vulnerabilities while cutting the cost of its security program, said Chief Information Security Officer John Streufert. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/state-department-it-security-pilot.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:18:11 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/state-department-it-security-pilot.aspx Two Justice Department centers for coordinating gang-related information haven't made much difference in crime-fighting. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/web-justice-gang-it-ngic.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:33 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/17/web-justice-gang-it-ngic.aspx Lawmakers are again considering legislation that would create federal requirements for notifying people when their personal data is compromised. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/week-data-breach-notification-leahy.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/week-data-breach-notification-leahy.aspx The nature of IT security matters — brought to high alert by episodic breaches and ongoing cyber threats — has raised the stakes and profiles of the government chief information security officer. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/editors-desk-chief-information-security-officers.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/editors-desk-chief-information-security-officers.aspx 6 government chief information security officers have a round-table discussion about the most dangerous new cybersecurity threats and best strategies for addressing those risks. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/feat-ciso-roundtable.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/feat-ciso-roundtable.aspx Government chief information security officers discuss the process and effectiveness of security compliance measures. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/feat-ciso-rating-compliance-sidebar.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/16/feat-ciso-rating-compliance-sidebar.aspx Agencies can improve cybersecurity without an overhaul of the Federal Information Security Management Act by using continuous and targeted monitoring of systems, some experts say. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/13/web-fisma-improvements.aspx Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:51 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/13/web-fisma-improvements.aspx A new testing center, part of an effort led by Lockheed Martin and 13 IT companies, will allow for collaboration on developing better cyber defenses. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/12/tech-firms-form-cybersecurity-alliance.aspx Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:46:05 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/12/tech-firms-form-cybersecurity-alliance.aspx An Army official today confirmed that no force-wide alterations have been made to existing security measures across Army bases in the U.S. in wake of the Nov. 5 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/army-base-security.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:23:23 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/army-base-security.aspx NARA's policy required it to destroy hard drives, but in some cases agency personnel returned them to vendors instead, official says. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-nara-it-security-problems.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:30 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-nara-it-security-problems.aspx Bruce McConnell, counselor to DHS' top cybersecurity official, said more personnel, better user authentication, security metrics, and automated responses are needed to make systems more secure. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-dhs-mcconnell-cybersecurity.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:10:54 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-dhs-mcconnell-cybersecurity.aspx