Security

New Jersey Audit Uncovers Confidential Data on Auction-Bound Computers

March 10, 2011 - States must adopt better programs for wiping hard drives clean, experts say.

DHS Requests $57 Billion to Fight Cyber-Crime, Assess Networks, in 2012

March 9, 2011 - Napolitano’s 2012 budget request includes funds for key cyber-security initiatives.

Mobile Malware on the Rise, Report Says

March 4, 2011 - Cloud security vendor’s report shows rise in mobile malware, changes in how public and private sectors go online.

State CIOs Stress Cyber-Security’s Importance to New Governors

February 28, 2011 - Call to action urges new administrations to consider and address the cyber-security risks to state government.

Underestimating the Looming Cyber-Threat Would Prove Perilous

February 22, 2011 - The threat of cyber-attacks to the nation's critical infrastructure has been steadily increasing, while it has become clearer that the U.S. is unprepared to protect itself against such attacks.

Cisco Debuts Security Architecture at RSA Conference

February 17, 2011 - Rising demand in the workplace for mobile computing and 24/7 access requires a new security architecture, Cisco Systems cyber-security executive says.

Security Luminaries Honored at 2011 RSA Awards

February 16, 2011 - U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III, among those honored at cyber-security conference that convenes security professionals from around the world.

Phishing Up, Spam Down in 2010’s Second Half

February 14, 2011 - Malware as a service and combined attacks are on the rise as cyber-attackers evolve from e-mail spam, according to M86 Security Labs report.

CIOs Struggle With Social Media’s Security Risks

February 11, 2011 - Facebook and other social networking sites help agencies interact with citizens but also present security threats.

Focus on Security That Matters Most (Opinion)

February 10, 2011 - With cyber-threats increasing in number and severity, governments must determine which asset and what level of risk is acceptable for each agency.

Is an Internet Kill Switch a Good Idea?

February 7, 2011 - County IT leaders mull the possibility of an Internet ‘kill switch.’

White House Gets Average Grades on Cyber-Security

February 1, 2011 - Report card from the National Security Cyberspace Institute finds progress being made on cyber-security, although improvements can be made.

2011 Challenges: Security for Virtualization, Smartphone and Data Management

January 20, 2011 - Antivirus vendor Symantec predicts the emerging cyber-security challenges of 2011.

Stats Suggest Breach Reporting Should Be Mandatory

January 19, 2011 - The U.S. would benefit from a mandatory reporting system for data breaches, Identity Theft Resource Center founder says.

Holes Remain in Smart Grid’s Cyber-Security Standards

January 17, 2011 - Although progress is being made, a federal report says smart grid security is challenged by the regulatory environment, and a lack of information sharing and metrics.

WikiLeaks Danger Concerns City IT Leaders

January 10, 2011 - Although many WikiLeaks disclosures came from the military, city government IT officials concede a similar data breach could happen to them.

State Prisons Battling Contraband Cell Phones

January 5, 2011 - States are testing new technologies that jam cell phone signals, detect the phones, and also manage incoming and outgoing calls.

Securing the North American Electric Grid (Opinion)

January 4, 2011 - Cyber-security issues surrounding the electric grid.

IT Trends: Vancouver Police Department Launches Twitter Account

January 4, 2011 - What smartphone apps are people using?

Year in Review: Government Technology’s Top Stories of 2010

December 23, 2010 - Top stories include cloud-based e-mail and making municipal Wi-Fi work.