Security

California Launches Cybersecurity Task Force

May 17, 2013 - State officials hope to create a first-of-its-kind comprehensive framework to bolster cybersecurity efforts while maintaining strong relationships with local government and the private sector.

Washington State Courts Office Suffers Data Breach

May 9, 2013 - Up to 160,000 Social Security numbers -- and the names and driver's license numbers of up to 1 million people -- may have been compromised.

Cyberthreats Pose Unsettling Cyber-Consequences

May 8, 2013 - Former DHS official's new book examines the potential damage hackers could do to infrastructure and financial systems.

Can Researchers Influence Government's Cybersecurity Agenda?

May 2, 2013 - Government, academic and private-sector cybersecurity experts are establishing a research agenda they hope will affect America’s developing cybersecurity approach.

Cyber-Responders Seek New Ways to Respond to Cyberattacks

May 1, 2013 - A new breed of information security firms helps defeat targeted attacks.

Will Pelgrin Named NASCIO’s 2013 Technology Champion

April 30, 2013 - Pelgrin, CEO of the Center for Internet Security and founder of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, is recognized for his contributions promoting government performance excellence.

Senate Won't Look at CISPA

April 30, 2013 - Few will likely be surprised by the U.S. Senate's decision not to even consider the cyber intelligence sharing bill, CISPA.

Top 10 Countries Where Cyber Attacks Originate

April 24, 2013 - A new list identifies countries launching the most online attacks.

City Accidentally Reveals Employee Social Security Numbers

April 23, 2013 - Berkeley, Calif., takes heat after accidentally sending out city employee Social Security numbers in a data set on employee salaries.

Expert: Role-Based Monitoring is Best for Public Sector Networks

April 23, 2013 - One expert recommends role-based monitoring to help protect public sector networks against internal and external threats.

Report: Security Breaches Are Easy Money

April 23, 2013 - The Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report draws from more data than ever, revealing that most data breaches are opportunistic attacks to gain a quick buck.

Column: Google Cybersecurity, Hack or Help?

April 22, 2013 - Google’s recent network, acquisitions and hires in Austin, Texas, have created an opportunity to do security right the first time.

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Passes House

April 19, 2013 - Despite objections by civil liberty groups and White House reservations, CISPA passes in the House by a vote of 288 to 127.

Cybersecurity by the Numbers (Infographic)

April 18, 2013 - As both large- and small-scale cyberattacks on government are increasing, so too is the importance of cybersecurity.

Targeted Cyberespionage On the Rise in 2012

April 16, 2013 - Report also finds that in 2012, email traffic attacks most often targeted government.

4 Steps to Protect Data During Tax Season

April 12, 2013 - In one expert's opinion, strong year-round security standards will also protect fragile data at tax time.

Charlotte, N.C., Automates Incident Logs

April 10, 2013 - Replacing an end-of-life technology speeds reporting, simplifies monitoring and eases research of potential security incidents.

Will 'Passthoughts' Replace Passwords?

April 10, 2013 - Researchers from U.C. Berkeley say brain scan authentication is reliable enough to replace traditional passwords.

What Government Should Know About 'Pass the Hash'

April 5, 2013 - This new cybersecurity threat is making inroads in the public sector by leveraging the popularity of single sign-on -- but there are ways to mitigate your exposure.