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DoD urges less network anonymity, more PKI use
U.S. Department of Defense CISO Robert Lentz went down a laundry list of security technologies needed to protect both private and government networks from cybercriminals. The age of anonymity on networks needs to come to a close to improve national c... Article
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GAO report cites government weaknesses, data leakage
Federal agencies continue to lack adequate access controls, encryption and risk assessments. Specialized security training was also weak, according to the report. Article
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Latest DDoS attacks extremely unsophisticated, experts say
The denial-of-service attacks that briefly shut down some U.S. and South Korean government websites are not likely being carried out by a professional. Article
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DDoS attacks hit U.S., South Korean government websites
The attacks, which started last weekend, shut down the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Transportation websites. Article
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DHS fills National Cybersecurity Center post
Former Microsoft executive Philip Reitinger will lead the DHS' cybersecurity operations, filling a post vacated by Rod Beckstrom. Article
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Experts optimistic of Obama cybersecurity plan
Information Security magazine's Michael Mimoso reported on the Obama cybersecurity announcement. He interviewed security experts Howard Schmidt, Paul Kocher and Patricia Titus. News
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WH cybersecurity plan needs private sector guidance
The job of critical infrastructure protection must include guidance from the private sector to put best practices to work at the federal level. Column
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Obama announces creation of cybersecurity coordinator position
The president promised to treat critical infrastructure as a strategic national asset, and that the cybersecurity coordinator would be responsible for orchestrating cybersecurity policy and response to cyberattacks. Article
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White House cybersecurity czar faces major hurdles
A new cyberczar must reduce interagency squabbles, work with Congress on legislation, but avoid getting bogged down in red tape and bureaucracy, experts say. Article
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Software Piracy pandemic needs government role, better vendor antipiracy plans
Software vendors need better antipiracy plans, but they have to strike a balance to avoid alienating customers and rising support headaches. Column
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