Security

Data Breaches Happen — How Does Yours Stack Up?

July 3, 2012 - View a slideshow of the top 15 data breaches compiled by CSO Online.

High-Tech Campaigns Face New Security Risks

June 29, 2012 - The Web makes it easy to collect campaign cash, but raises the risk of phishing, hacking and data theft.

Report: FBI Fingerprint Database Adds Iris, Face, Palm Scans

June 28, 2012 - The expansion is part of a multiyear $1 billion program now under way.

Education Program Will Train Future Cybersecurity Leaders

June 13, 2012 - Northrop Grumman and the University of Maryland will partner to teach students about the ever-changing and evolving aspects of cybersecurity.

E-Signatures Save Vermont Time and Paper

June 11, 2012 - Length of IT contract approval process slashed by three-fourths.

Mentoring New Cybersecurity Leaders

June 8, 2012 - Improving security one person at a time.

Malware on the Rise Across Multiple Devices and Platforms in 2012 (Report)

June 6, 2012 - McAfee report discloses trends in smartphone threats, spam and cybercrime.

Lessons from Utah's Massive Data Breach (Opinion)

June 5, 2012 - Utah's former CIO Steve Fletcher says cybersecurity is everyone's job.

‘Anonymous’ Didn’t Take Down Our Site, Chicago Police Say

May 21, 2012 - Hacker group claims it took city and police department websites offline in conjunction with NATO Summit in the Windy City.

Young Gun to Replace Retiring U.S. Cyber Czar

May 17, 2012 - Howard Schmidt helped define the role of White House cybersecurity coordinator.

Minneapolis Airport to Get High-Def Surveillance

May 17, 2012 - New cameras to offer facial recognition and enhanced security.

Utah CIO Steve Fletcher Resigns, State Promises Security Reforms

May 15, 2012 - Gov. Herbert announces a technology audit and a health data security ombudsman in response to a big data breach discovered last month on a Utah Department of Health server.

Survey: Obama and Romney Should Focus on Cybersecurity

May 14, 2012 - In a Unisys survey, more respondents were concerned about cyberattacks than physical terrorist attacks.

Top 10 States for Internet Crime

May 14, 2012 - New report reveals which states complain most about cybercrime.

State CIOs Want More Federal Support on Cybersecurity (VIDEO)

May 11, 2012 - The prospect of new federal cybersecurity legislation was a hot topic at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Baltimore.

Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive: What Should Your Agency Use?

May 7, 2012 - Government Technology examines three cloud-based file storage offerings for their usability in government agencies.

CISPA Showdown Pits Security Against Privacy

May 2, 2012 - Privacy advocates fear sharing confidential information will lead to abuse.

Malicious Cyberattacks Rise Sharply in New Data

May 1, 2012 - Spam and newly discovered vulnerabilities decreased in 2011, according to Symantec’s annual threat report, as cybercriminals focus on social networks.

Is Apple Learning to Love the Enterprise?

May 1, 2012 - Are iPads and iPhones ideal for government settings?

University of Washington Repeats as Cyber Defense Champ

April 26, 2012 - The university’s team scores top honors out of 10 regional competitors in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in San Antonio, Texas.