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When a 'D' in cybersecurity is seen as an improvement
This year's annual report card on federal agencies' cybersecurity programs was the first time agency audits were based essentially on the same criteria as the previous year's. Article
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Cybersecurity exercise helps put the pieces in place
Former cybersecurity advisor to the White House comments on recent efforts by the DHS to secure cyberspace. Tip
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Government security failings spawn call for change
Federal agencies came up shy on the government's annual security report card, earning a slew of Ds and Fs, and an overall grade of D. The poor showing prompted Rep. Adam Putnam to call for a change in corporate attitudes toward security. Article
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Invasion of the PATRIOT Act
Let's put some things in perspective. Western society is under threat from terrorists. There's no question about that, either.
The real issue is how to address that threat. There are two properties we want such a solution to have. We want ... Article
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The USA PATRIOT Act: Increasing the size of government
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism -- a.k.a. the USA PATRIOT Act --is a huge program with a catchy little title that does more to increase the size of government than it does ... Article
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Former cybersecurity czar suggests patch clearinghouse
Former cybersecurity advisor Richard Clarke said this week that an independent group should be established that would test patches against common enterprise applications. Article
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Cybersecurity czar's actions would speak louder than policy
Experts debate the power of the position of cybersecurity czar and its impact on Internet security. Article
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Quick Takes: US Army signs on smart card provider
ActivCard announced it will provide nine million smart cards for the U.S. Army's Common Access Card program, kicking off this edition of Quick Takes. Article
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LA agency cuts costs with 'fingerprint' login
The fiduciary that administers the retirement benefits of Los Angeles County employees could no longer absorb the help desk costs associated with password resets and opted for a biometric login system. Article
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Federal funding helps breed generation of security officers
Millions of dollars in scholarships and grants are available to colleges and universities that offer information assurance programs. Article
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