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White House releases plan to boost cyber workforce
New strategy outlines four ways to train, recruit and retain the best cybersecurity talent.
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Communications: A rapidly evolving threat environment
The internet of things adds more devices to the network — things that have never been networked before, such as household appliances and automobiles.
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DARPA needs vendors cleared for classified research
The Defense Department’s advanced research arm is updating its list of vendors with top level clearances approved for bleeding edge cybersecurity R&D.
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GSA helping DHS identify mobile security threats
New survey and request for information looks to tap GSA’s industry base to help Homeland Security develop its report to Congress on mobile cybersecurity threats.
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HHS raises interim IT leader to permanent CIO
Beth Anne Killoran was officially promoted from acting to permanent CIO for the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Broadcasting Board hires director of Internet Freedom
Nnake Nweke will lead the boards newly created Internet Freedom Program Office as its first director.
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Commerce rebrands Turkey trip as ‘Cyber Security Mission’
The International Trade Administration renamed its upcoming trip to Turkey to highlight its focus on promoting a global market in cybersecurity.
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Alert: Feds must patch Symantec, Norton antivirus tools now
US-CERT issued a warning to agencies and industry to patch against new, serious flaws discovered in certain cybersecurity products.
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OMB: Only one option for breach response contracts
The Office of Management and Budget issued a new memo requiring agencies to use an established contract vehicle for all credit monitoring, identity protection and breach response services.
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Senate bill for ‘retro approach’ to securing power grid gets hearing
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing on the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bill to put the power grid’s most critical processes in the hands of humans, rather than machines.
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White House releases plan to boost cyber workforce
New strategy outlines four ways to train, recruit and retain the best cybersecurity talent.
-
Communications: A rapidly evolving threat environment
The internet of things adds more devices to the network — things that have never been networked before, such as household appliances and automobiles.
-
DARPA needs vendors cleared for classified research
The Defense Department’s advanced research arm is updating its list of vendors with top level clearances approved for bleeding edge cybersecurity R&D.
-
GSA helping DHS identify mobile security threats
New survey and request for information looks to tap GSA’s industry base to help Homeland Security develop its report to Congress on mobile cybersecurity threats.
-
HHS raises interim IT leader to permanent CIO
Beth Anne Killoran was officially promoted from acting to permanent CIO for the Department of Health and Human Services.
-
Broadcasting Board hires director of Internet Freedom
Nnake Nweke will lead the boards newly created Internet Freedom Program Office as its first director.
-
Commerce rebrands Turkey trip as ‘Cyber Security Mission’
The International Trade Administration renamed its upcoming trip to Turkey to highlight its focus on promoting a global market in cybersecurity.
-
Alert: Feds must patch Symantec, Norton antivirus tools now
US-CERT issued a warning to agencies and industry to patch against new, serious flaws discovered in certain cybersecurity products.
-
OMB: Only one option for breach response contracts
The Office of Management and Budget issued a new memo requiring agencies to use an established contract vehicle for all credit monitoring, identity protection and breach response services.
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Senate bill for ‘retro approach’ to securing power grid gets hearing
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing on the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bill to put the power grid’s most critical processes in the hands of humans, rather than machines.
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White House releases plan to boost cyber workforce
New strategy outlines four ways to train, recruit and retain the best cybersecurity talent.
-
Communications: A rapidly evolving threat environment
The internet of things adds more devices to the network — things that have never been networked before, such as household appliances and automobiles.
-
DARPA needs vendors cleared for classified research
The Defense Department’s advanced research arm is updating its list of vendors with top level clearances approved for bleeding edge cybersecurity R&D.
-
GSA helping DHS identify mobile security threats
New survey and request for information looks to tap GSA’s industry base to help Homeland Security develop its report to Congress on mobile cybersecurity threats.
-
HHS raises interim IT leader to permanent CIO
Beth Anne Killoran was officially promoted from acting to permanent CIO for the Department of Health and Human Services.
-
Broadcasting Board hires director of Internet Freedom
Nnake Nweke will lead the boards newly created Internet Freedom Program Office as its first director.
-
Commerce rebrands Turkey trip as ‘Cyber Security Mission’
The International Trade Administration renamed its upcoming trip to Turkey to highlight its focus on promoting a global market in cybersecurity.
-
Alert: Feds must patch Symantec, Norton antivirus tools now
US-CERT issued a warning to agencies and industry to patch against new, serious flaws discovered in certain cybersecurity products.
-
OMB: Only one option for breach response contracts
The Office of Management and Budget issued a new memo requiring agencies to use an established contract vehicle for all credit monitoring, identity protection and breach response services.
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Senate bill for ‘retro approach’ to securing power grid gets hearing
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy will hold a hearing on the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bill to put the power grid’s most critical processes in the hands of humans, rather than machines.













