US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.
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Largest US Power Company “Vulnerable To Hacking”
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned the nation’s largest public power company is vulnerable to computer hackers and terrorists ready to disrupt America’s power grid.
Government meets with cynicism after revealing plans for ‘giant database’
The government faces sceptisicm after revealing plans to implement a huge database storing citizens’ phone and web records.
Social Network For Hackers Launched
A computer security consultancy has set up a social network for hackers, called House of Hackers.
FBI Probes Counterfeit Network Hardware
The FBI have revealed that the US government has purchased counterfeit networking equipment that could jeopardize the security of its military and other government systems.
Senators want answers on President Bush’s secret cyber security initiative
Two influential US senators are demanding more information about the so-far, ultra-secret Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI), which is being put in place to protect the nation’s infrastructure against cyber terrorists and criminals.
Jericho Forum unveils new security framework for online usage
The Jericho Forum has unveiled a new security framework for interactive business Internet users.
Security Officer should have more strategic role
When it comes to defining what a Chief Security Officer does in an enterprise think less of a corporate cop and more of a business enabler. That was the message at the RSA Conference from Dave Hansen, former CIO at CA and now a senior vice president an…
Security Officer should have more strategic role
When it comes to defining what a Chief Security Officer does in an enterprise think less of a corporate cop and more of a business enabler. That was the message at the RSA Conference from Dave Hansen, former CIO at CA and now a senior vice president an…
US lawmakers upset at breach news delay
US lawmakers are asking why a stolen laptop, which had medical test results for 2,500 patients in a National Institute of Health study, was not encrypted.