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Cybersecurity

Type: Keyphrase

Name: Cybersecurity

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Microsoft Corporation

Metasploit creator H.D. Moore

ActiveX vulnerabilities, Adobe Flash, Black Hat, botnets, Click fraud, Conficker, Cybersecurity czar, Darknet, data breach, data security breach, DLP, DNSSEC, encryption, enterprise botnets, federal cybersecurity; security wire weekly, Hot Type: Security ... [CIO Decisions - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Microsoft Corporation, Sans Institute, Conficker, Sophos, Cybersecurity

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents

Committee passes legislation to improve cybersecurity R

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 18, 2009 -- Today, the House Committee on Science and Technology passed H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009, by a voice vote. H.R. 4061 will improve the security of cyberspace by ensuring federal investments in cybersecurity ... [WaterWorld - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Cybersecurity, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, Cyberspace, Daniel Lipinski

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents

US Department of Homeland Security

Feds falling behind in the race against cyber threats, GAO says

Despite increased cooperation among agencies charged with protecting the government’s information infrastructure, federal cybersecurity is failing to keep pace with the growing threat of attack from hackers, criminals and other nations, a Senate panel ... [GCN - 11/19/2009]

Entities: US Department of Homeland Security, David Powner, Lead Agency, Director of National Intelligence

First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 1 Documents

Preparing For A Cyber Attack

On Nov. 11, a power failure blacked out much of Brazil and Paraguay, affecting as many as 60 million people. It's still unclear how the blackout happened, but it occurred just two days after CBS' 60 Minutes reported that several previous Brazilian power ... [Forbes.com - 11/20/2009]

Entities: Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Cyberspace, Brazil

First Reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)

GAO: Cybersecurity Flaws at Los Alamos Lab

The classified computer network of a major U.S. nuclear laboratory remains vulnerable to cyber attack, according to a congressional watchdog agency. The Government Accountability Office said in a report that the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico ... [Lab Manager - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Los Alamos (New Mexico, United States), Cybersecurity, Classified Information

First Reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Is Your Small Business Cyber-Secure?

Small Cyber-Secure? Using a mobile device? Go to for our mobile version. Running A -Based Topics Is Your Small Cyber-Secure? A new study says that when it comes to cyber security, ... [inc.com - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Small Businesses, Computer Hacker, Cybersecurity

First Reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)

Leaving the back door wide open

St Albans District Council deserves praise for the swift reporting of the loss of personal data relating to more than 14,000 residents following the theft of four council laptops. Unfortunately that’s where the good news stops.What’s most astounding about ... [Local Government Chronicle - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Encipher, Criminal, Cybersecurity, Collateral Damage

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)

New Study Identifies Biggest Threats to Citizen Data and Federal Systems

Security Mega Trends study shows push to modernize systems and constituent services is not without risk of compromiseArticle Rating:Reads:395E-Government initiatives aimed at modernizing federal information systems are fraught with risk, according to ... [Cloud Computing Journal - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Larry Ponemon, CA Incorporated, Cybersecurity, Web 2.0

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents

Cybersecurity: Do women count?

Nov 2009 I have another blog post to write about, which is a continuation of the privacy blog. But after attending this morning's session on , I think I should jot this down before the moment escapes.The workshop was a panel of representatives from the ... [Gender IT - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, ICANN, Child Abuse, Budapest

First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/18/2009 - 4 Documents (in Internet & IT)

U.S. Gov Can Stop Only 80% of Cyber-Attacks

Senior government officials overseeing the nation's cyber defenses told a Senate panel this morning that agencies are doing more to coordinate their far-ranging efforts, but that even in the best-case scenario, the hackers are often one step ahead.'The ... [Datamation - 11/18/2009]

Entities: National Security Agency, US Department of Homeland Security, James Baker, Cybersecurity

First Reported 11/18/2009 - Updated 11/18/2009 - 1 Documents

Bill Would Boost Cybersecurity Research

The House Science and Technology Committee approved legislation Wednesday that would reauthorize and expand federal cybersecurity research programs. The bill (H.R. 4061) would require federal agencies to develop, update, and implement a strategic plan ... [Tech Daily Dose - 11/18/2009]

Entities: Cybersecurity, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, Strategic Plan

First Reported 11/18/2009 - Updated 11/18/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)

In-Q-Tel Invests In Cybersecurity Company

The independent venture arm of the U.S. intelligence community, In-Q-Tel, has invested in cybersecurity company FireEye, the company announced Wednesday.In-Q-Tel and FireEye didn't disclose terms of the agreement, or which intelligence agencies are particularly ... [Information Week - 11/18/2009]

Entities: FireEye Inc, In-Q-Tel Inc, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Community

Quotes

...of partnerships between the federal government and the private sector in achieving a more secure cyberspace," stated Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN). "H.R 4061 is based on the concept that, in order to improve the security of our networked systems, the federal government must work inin concert with the private sector."

Committee passes legislation to improve cybersecurity R [WaterWorld - 11/19/2009]

...the state CIOs to better understand their policy and technology priorities,' said NASCIO President and Utah CIO Steve Fletcher in a statement. "This year's top priorities include consolidation, shared services and budget control. We will use this data for collaborative initiatives and guides as we move through this program year." Cyber security remains a top priority as cyber attacks continue to increase in frequency and level of sophistication...

2010: NASCIO's Top 10 Priorities for State CIOs [Government Technology US - 11/18/2009]

More Content

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Leaving the back door wide open [Local Government Chronicle - 1 hour ago]
People on the Move [American National Standards Institute - 11 hours ago]
Is Your Small Business Cyber-Secure? [inc.com - 19 hours ago]
Call of Duty Carries Recruitment Ad For GCHQ [Eweek Europe - 19 hours ago]
GAO: Cybersecurity Flaws at Los Alamos Lab [Lab Manager - 21 hours ago]
Students Sign Up For Computer Hacking [Sky News - 11/20/2009]
Preparing For A Cyber Attack [Forbes.com - 11/20/2009]
SGIS CEO and Founder Hany Girgis Named San Dieg... [Freshnews.com - 11/19/2009]
Committee passes legislation to improve cyberse... [WaterWorld - 11/19/2009]
Feds falling behind in the race against cyber t... [GCN - 11/19/2009]
Security Technology Institute, CyberPoint Inter... [Business Wire UK - 11/19/2009]
Denim Group Advises Utility Companies to Plan f... [Business Wire - 11/19/2009]
Metasploit creator H.D. Moore [CIO Decisions - 11/19/2009]
Hot Type: Surreptitious Software [CIO Decisions - 11/19/2009]
Kromek and Adaptive Imaging Technologies Win th... [Prlog - 11/19/2009]
Cybersecurity: Do women count? [Gender IT - 11/19/2009]
New Study Identifies Biggest Threats to Citizen... [Cloud Computing Journal - 11/19/2009]
Registration and Hotel Room Block Now Open for ... [GISUser - 11/19/2009]
Northrop Grumman's Edward Swallow Discusses Cyb... [Individual.com - 11/18/2009]
NUCLEAR SECURITY: Los Alamos' cybersecurity sti... [E&ENews PM - 11/18/2009]
In-Q-Tel Invests In Cybersecurity Company [Information Week - 11/18/2009]
2010: NASCIO's Top 10 Priorities for State CIOs [Government Technology US - 11/18/2009]
(ISC)2(R) to Expand Government Information Secu... [Street Insider - 11/18/2009]
U.S. Gov Can Stop Only 80% of Cyber-Attacks [Datamation - 11/18/2009]
CA-Sponsored Ponemon Institute Study Identifies... [Yahoo! Canada - 11/18/2009]
CA-Sponsored Ponemon Institute Study Identifies... [PR Newswire via MSN Money - 11/18/2009]
CA-Sponsored Ponemon Institute Study Identifies... [Stockwatch - 11/18/2009]
Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner to Addres... [Sustainable Business - 11/18/2009]
Senate Hears Testimony From Federal Cybersecuri... [Dark Reading - 11/18/2009]
Internet still lacks security in the U.S. [AllBusiness Champions of Small Business - 11/18/2009]

Blogs

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Bill Would Boost Cybersecurity Research [Tech Daily Dose - 11/18/2009] The House Science and Technology Committee approved legislation Wednesday that would reauthorize and expand federal cybersecurity research programs. The bill (H.R. ...
AG Holder Oversight Hearing, Two [Emptywheel - 11/18/2009] You can follow along on the Committee stream or CSPAN3. Durbin: No complaints that Bush decided to try Moussaoui in Article III Court. Can you tell me what distinction ...
US: The Cyberwar Plan [IntelliBriefs - 11/18/2009] http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmaga ... not just a defensive game; cyber-security includes attack plans too, and the U.S. has already ...
Senate Panel: 80 Percent of Cyber Attacks Preve... [Wired: Threat Level - 11/17/2009] If network administrators simply instituted proper configuration policies and conducted good network monitoring, about 80 percent of commonly known cyber attacks ...
Admiral Warns Cybersecurity Threat Looms For U.S. [InformationWeek Weblog - 11/10/2009] This week's 60 Minutes broadcast should make everyone afraid, very afraid, of the real, looming specter of cyberwarfare attacks. As I recently blogged, government ...

Audio/Video

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Burgess: More Protections Needed to Ensure Cybe... [Rep. Michael C Burgess - YouTube Channel - 10/27/2009]
The Cybersecurity Challenge [Churchill Club - YouTube - 06/28/2009]
Why Cyber Security Is Important [Ahead of the Curve - 04/18/2009]

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