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Friday, May 9, 2008

Court reverses error on injunction review
A federal appeals court might still review an injunction that shielded employees at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) from the background investigations required under HSPD-12.
(Posted May 2, 2008)

Cybersecurity’s new world order
Government officials around the world encounter legal and diplomatic challenges in confronting cyberthreats.
(Posted April 28, 2008)

Homeland security's cyber eyes
Security experts roll out new techniques to try to keep up with today’s stealthy, transnational cyberattacks.
(Posted April 28, 2008)

IG: DHS need cyber security coordination office
The Homeland Security Department is moving too slowly to protect its most critical internal computer systems, according to a new report.
(Posted April 16, 2008)

OMB wants trusted access plans
Deadlines are fast approaching to reduce Internet connections for greater security.
(Posted April 14, 2008)

NIH to crack down on encryption
Further investigation reveals stolen laptop contained SSNs of 1,200 research participants
(Posted April 11, 2008)

GAO: OMB should move on HSPD-12
None of the federal agencies surveyed had met the October 2007 deadline, auditors found.
(Posted April 9, 2008)

TIGTA: IRS should safeguard taxpayers from identity theft
The service says it lacks jurisdiction, and disclosure rules limit its ability to share information with employers and other agencies.
(Posted April 9, 2008)

FOSE: Abuzz about info strategies
Here are some highlights from the FOSE Exposition and Conference that brought federal officials and company executives together for three days of networking and education.
(Posted April 7, 2008)

Editorial: The real security challenge
Information technology security is a growing challenge that leaders must manage.
(Posted April 7, 2008)

VA security still in recovery mode
Department officials emphasize progress in enforcing their IT security policies
(Posted April 7, 2008)

Stolen laptop reveals security gap
Several federal directives outline a path to security, but all require follow-through.
(Posted March 31, 2008)

Passport snooping raises alarm
Lawmakers consider whether additional legislation is needed to safeguard data.
(Posted March 31, 2008)

TIGTA: Private debt collectors protect IRS taxpayer data
Two companies that pursue delinquent taxpayer debt do a good job of protecting sensitive information, a new report states.
(Posted March 27, 2008)

VA has made progress in data security
An agency official says VA has established information security controls and is creating a culture of vigilance.
(Posted March 24, 2008)

Agencies find keys to FISMA
Best practices include risk management and automated security awareness tips.
(Posted March 24, 2008)

Web extra: Bartock, Bird, Heitkamp: The value of collaboration
This team of experts views IT challenges in three dimensions.
(Posted March 24, 2008)

Contractors that accessed Obama's passport file named
UPDATED—Stanley and The Analysis Corp. were involved in the breach, according to the State Department.
(Posted March 21, 2008)

Chertoff names director of cybersecurity center
Entrepreneur and author Rod Beckstrom will be the first director of the National Cyber Security Center.
(Posted March 21, 2008)

TIGTA: IRS needs to better monitor security compliance
For example, IRS did not adequately analyze security incidents for underlying causes, a new report states.
(Posted March 20, 2008)

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