cyber security federal
Fortinet and the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI)
White Paper After numerous cyber attacks on several federal agency computer systems in the time period following 9/11, The White House determined that the government needed a more comprehensive strategy to defend... [13 Nov 2009]
Federal Guide to the Value of Encryption: Encryption From Check Point Can Reduce Recurring Financial Risks of Security Exposure by 90 Percent
White Paper Encryption is a cyber security technology used to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information stored on or transmitted between computers. It assesses financial risks to... [13 Nov 2009]
A Better Way to Secure Utility IT Infrastructure - NERC Compliance for Bulk Power Systems
White Paper Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Canada's National Energy Board (NEB), cyber security standard compliance has become an increasing priority for the power utility industry.... [13 Nov 2009]
Addressing the Insider Threat: Improving Database Security to Manage Risk Within the Federal Government
White Paper Cyber attacks are no longer the work of bored teens defacing Web sites. In 2006, OIG reports highlighted database security deficiencies at several agencies, igniting congressional action and censure.... [13 Nov 2009]
Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance
White Paper In fact, federal civilian agencies reported three times more cyber security incidents in 2008 than in 2006, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The... [06 Oct 2009]
Report on Application Security for the Federal Industry
White Paper Ever noticed clear attempts at cyber Espionage? Businesses in every industry are affected by web application security - even at the federal level. Rsignia has 20 years of experience in... [01 Oct 2009]
Australian cops investigate 'anonymous' cyber attack threat
News The Australian Federal Police are leading the investigation into these cyber attacks," an AGD spokesperson told silicon.com sister site ZDNet.com.au. The government considers cyber... [09 Sep 2009]
Increasing Cyber Security Readiness With Adaptive Threat Management: Essential Insights for Strengthening the Federal Response to Cyber Attacks
White Paper By leveraging existing network infrastructures, Juniper Networks Adaptive Threat Management Solutions enable federal agencies to realize a greater return on their security investment, reducing TCO while... [13 Jul 2009]
Obama: 'We are underprepared for cyber attack'
News Obama's announcement came as the president released the outcome of a 60-day review that sought to rethink how the federal government should address cyber security. Politicians in... [01 Jun 2009]
Obama 'needs new cyber-security tsar'
News The Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency, an independent, nonpartisan group, releases its final report Monday after more than a year of exploring how to address the country's... [08 Dec 2008]
Revealed: World's largest security breach
News In its filing, TJX noted cyber thieves first accessed its computer systems in July 2005 and installed software to harvest such sensitive customer information as account information, names and addresses, drivers' licence... [30 Mar 2007]
US fills top cyber-security post at last
News In an appearance before Congress, Chertoff said last year the assistant secretary "should not sit at the centre of all federal agencies and direct and control their policies on information sharing and... [19 Sep 2006]
US cyber-spying must stop now, says judge
News The warrantless internet and telephone surveillance programme authorised by the Bush administration violates the US Constitution and must cease immediately, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The American Civil Liberties... [18 Aug 2006]
US ill-prepared for "cyber Katrina"
News The report called for the government to take a number of actions, including: setting up a global advance-warning mechanism, akin to those broadcasted for natural disasters, for internet disruptions issuing a policy that clearly defines... [26 Jun 2006]
Hacker exposes 26,000 to ID fraud risk
News The federal agency's cyber security staff noticed suspicious activity on a couple of its machines during the weekend of 3 June, indicating that an outsider was trying to gain illegal... [23 Jun 2006]
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