http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/security.aspx Thousands of customers are wondering what will happen to the fingerprint and personal data they provided to a Registered Traveler operator who went out of business. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/WEEK-Registered-Traveler-Personal-Information.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:58 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/WEEK-Registered-Traveler-Personal-Information.aspx Defense and cybersecurity experts have lots of questions about the scope and operations of the military's newest command. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/buzz-cyber-command.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:32:39 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/buzz-cyber-command.aspx When agencies are not able to use public services such as Facebook and Twitter, a growing collection of open-source tools is making it easier for them to create their own social-networking systems. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/POLICY-social-media-nasa-inhouse-spacebook.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:31:28 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/POLICY-social-media-nasa-inhouse-spacebook.aspx The Senate Appropriations Committee's plan to fund the Justice Department in fiscal 2010 includes more money for some large IT programs. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/Web-Senate-Justice-IT-boost.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:25:57 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/Web-Senate-Justice-IT-boost.aspx Recent studies highlight the evolving role of virtualization and the troubles that agencies might encounter. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/pointers-virtualization.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:34:45 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/pointers-virtualization.aspx GAO recommends more oversight by OMB to improve information security. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/GAO-gives-advice-on-FISMA-improvements.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:34:35 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/GAO-gives-advice-on-FISMA-improvements.aspx DHS says it is expanding the types of personal information it will collect on employees and contractors who require long-term access. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-expanding-data-collection-on-employees.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:38:59 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/01/DHS-expanding-data-collection-on-employees.aspx I came across a fascinating article while traveling in China that tells us a lot about Chinese perceptions of cybersecurity issues — and something about the human psyche as well. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-China-fears-us-as-we-fear-them.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:52:54 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-China-fears-us-as-we-fear-them.aspx At the same time, the increasing complexity of cyberspace and ongoing workforce issues remain pressing challenges, adding urgency, military leaders said, for the new command to articulate its strategy soon. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:55 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx A House committee chairman is questioning TSA on its handling of personal data for the Registered Traveler program. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Concerns-over-Registered-Traveler-personal-data.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:22:46 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Concerns-over-Registered-Traveler-personal-data.aspx Transportation Security Administration declines to comment on closure. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Registered-Traveler-hit-by-closure.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:12 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Registered-Traveler-hit-by-closure.aspx As part of the White House’s open government initiative, officials ask public to comment on declassification policies. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Web-declassification-policy.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:17:09 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/Web-declassification-policy.aspx The government could improve the way it measures the security of agencies' information technology programs, a senior GAO official told Congress. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/FCW-FISMA-metric-change.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:46:56 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/29/FCW-FISMA-metric-change.aspx The British government is establishing a new Office of Cyber Security, as part of a broader strategy dedicated to protecting Britain's information technology infrastructure. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/UK-Office-Cyber-Security-operations-center.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:50 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/UK-Office-Cyber-Security-operations-center.aspx The man expected to head the new military cyber command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/DOD-Cyber-Command-requires-new-mechanisms-training.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:02:32 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/DOD-Cyber-Command-requires-new-mechanisms-training.aspx Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has backed proposed legislation that would repeal part of the Real ID Act. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/Napolitano-Pass-ID-bill-Real-ID.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:44:18 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/Napolitano-Pass-ID-bill-Real-ID.aspx The size and importance of DOD’s military operations have caused some observers to wonder about how big an effect the Cyber Command might have outside its own domain. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/cyber-command-DOD-NSA.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:49 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/cyber-command-DOD-NSA.aspx The House endorsed a spending increase on DHS' largest biometrics program in the fiscal 2010 spending bill it has passed. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/House-backs-biometrics-in-DHS-2010-spending-bill.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:22:15 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/House-backs-biometrics-in-DHS-2010-spending-bill.aspx The director of NSA will lead the U.S. Cyber Command, which will be a subunit of the U.S. Strategic Command and will reach initial operating capacity in October. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/DOD-launches-cyber-command.aspx Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/DOD-launches-cyber-command.aspx Tom Davis, the former congressman from Virginia who has been reported to be a top contender to be Obama's cybersecurity coordinator, says he isn't currently seeking the job. But, he also said "you never say never." http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/Web-Davis-cybersecurity-coordinator.aspx Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:05:07 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/Web-Davis-cybersecurity-coordinator.aspx