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DHS cybersecurity boss pushes 'cyber 911', new voluntary standards
At the CSA Summit 2013, Mark Weatherford said the DHS 'cyber 911' service will better support the private sector, and new voluntary standards are in the works. News | 25 Feb 2013
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US military plans major boost for cyber force
The US plans a substantial expansion for its cyber security force, increasing the headcount from 900 to 4,900 in the next few years News | 28 Jan 2013
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State CISOs cite insufficient funding, lack of skilled IT professionals in survey
The biannual Deloitte-NASCIO survey revealed what state CISOs believe are the top barriers in addressing cybersecurity. News | 29 Oct 2012
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Chinese telecoms cannot be trusted, congressional study finds
A report by the House Intelligence Committee found Chinese telecoms, Huawei and ZTE, pose a significant security threat to the United States. News | 08 Oct 2012
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Napolitano calls for cybersecurity intelligence information sharing
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano Monday renewed the call for guidelines that enable public-private cybersecurity intelligence information sharing. News | 10 Sep 2012
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Praise, criticism for retiring cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt
Security experts say some issues haven’t been adequately addressed by the White House security chief. News | 17 May 2012
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Steve Lipner on the Microsoft SDL, critical infrastructure protection
Microsoft’s senior director of security engineering says core SDL principles should be at the foundation of critical infrastructure system protection. News | 16 May 2012
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Nothing funny about SCADA and ICS security
A researcher calls the state of industrial control system security “laughable” and warns of the consequences of unpatched critical infrastructure that is reachable over the Internet. News | 06 Feb 2012
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Spear phishing attacks likely key in U.S. Chamber of Commerce breach, experts say
Spear phishing attacks via China were likely what led to the lengthy U.S. Chamber of Commerce breach, experts say. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Draft report highlights U.S. government satellites under attack
Two U.S. government satellites came under attack four times in 2007 and 2008, according to a congressional commission. News | 27 Oct 2011
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