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Pentagon Subcontractor Leaks Classified Personnel Data
A security researcher at the MacKeeper Security Center has revealed a Pentagon subcontractor exposed sensitive U.S. military healthcare personnel data thanks to an insecure server backup protocol. MacKeeper’s Chris Vickery determined that at least 11 gigabytes of confidential data — including that of active top-secret security clearance holders — became accessible because of a server…
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Cybersecurity Priority for DHS in 2017 [Commentary]
As one of his first national security appointments, President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Gen. Kelly is widely recognized for his expertise in counterterrorism, his dedication, composure and intellect. He is especially known for his excellent leadership skills honed by over 40 years…
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International Campaign Targets Young Adults Suspected of Possessing Cyberattack Tools
A coordinated effort from Europol and multinational law enforcement has resulted in over 100 interviews, cautions and arrests for users of distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack tools. Supported by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, authorities from Australia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States…
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Staffing our national cyber defense
How can organizations grow their cybersecurity resources for long-term use?
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Navigating Uncertainty with Risk Management [Commentary]
We all face uncertainty in our everyday lives. It’s how we manage uncertainty that matters. We all accept risks. What matters is how we decide how much risk to accept and when. Government is no different. Movement to enterprise risk management (ERM) by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through its overhaul of Circular…
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NIST Wants Help with Quantum-Resistant Public-Key Cryptography
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is requesting the public’s help to replace cryptographic standards and guidelines that could be vulnerable to an emerging threat. Practical quantum computers, though yet to be built, have the potential to break encryption algorithms in digital systems. “The Call for Proposals for Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization,” announced Dec. 20…
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Army Establishes Digital Service
Continuing to build on successful initiatives established within the Pentagon by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the Army is standing up an Army Digital Service. In a Dec. 16 announcement, Army Secretary Eric Fanning said the Army will be building upon the Defense Digital Service initiative. Fanning, who served as Carter’s chief of staff when DDS…
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CYBERCOM evaluating cyber mission force
Cyber Command and DoD are assessing the effectiveness of the cyber mission force teams to determine what improvements can be made.
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Clapper: Technology helps, harms national security
Technological advancements can lead to positive change but also create vulnerabilities, he said.
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Halvorsen: Cybersecurity must be a risk assessment in context of mission
DoD CIO Terry Halvorsen said Aug. 1 that cybersecurity must be viewed from a risk assessment standpoint
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Pentagon Subcontractor Leaks Classified Personnel Data
A security researcher at the MacKeeper Security Center has revealed a Pentagon subcontractor exposed sensitive U.S. military healthcare personnel data thanks to an insecure server backup protocol. MacKeeper’s Chris Vickery determined that at least 11 gigabytes of confidential data — including that of active top-secret security clearance holders — became accessible because of a server…
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Cybersecurity Priority for DHS in 2017 [Commentary]
As one of his first national security appointments, President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Gen. Kelly is widely recognized for his expertise in counterterrorism, his dedication, composure and intellect. He is especially known for his excellent leadership skills honed by over 40 years…
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International Campaign Targets Young Adults Suspected of Possessing Cyberattack Tools
A coordinated effort from Europol and multinational law enforcement has resulted in over 100 interviews, cautions and arrests for users of distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack tools. Supported by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, authorities from Australia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States…
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Staffing our national cyber defense
How can organizations grow their cybersecurity resources for long-term use?
-
Navigating Uncertainty with Risk Management [Commentary]
We all face uncertainty in our everyday lives. It’s how we manage uncertainty that matters. We all accept risks. What matters is how we decide how much risk to accept and when. Government is no different. Movement to enterprise risk management (ERM) by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through its overhaul of Circular…
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NIST Wants Help with Quantum-Resistant Public-Key Cryptography
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is requesting the public’s help to replace cryptographic standards and guidelines that could be vulnerable to an emerging threat. Practical quantum computers, though yet to be built, have the potential to break encryption algorithms in digital systems. “The Call for Proposals for Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization,” announced Dec. 20…
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Army Establishes Digital Service
Continuing to build on successful initiatives established within the Pentagon by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the Army is standing up an Army Digital Service. In a Dec. 16 announcement, Army Secretary Eric Fanning said the Army will be building upon the Defense Digital Service initiative. Fanning, who served as Carter’s chief of staff when DDS…
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CYBERCOM evaluating cyber mission force
Cyber Command and DoD are assessing the effectiveness of the cyber mission force teams to determine what improvements can be made.
-
Clapper: Technology helps, harms national security
Technological advancements can lead to positive change but also create vulnerabilities, he said.
-
Halvorsen: Cybersecurity must be a risk assessment in context of mission
DoD CIO Terry Halvorsen said Aug. 1 that cybersecurity must be viewed from a risk assessment standpoint
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Pentagon Subcontractor Leaks Classified Personnel Data
A security researcher at the MacKeeper Security Center has revealed a Pentagon subcontractor exposed sensitive U.S. military healthcare personnel data thanks to an insecure server backup protocol. MacKeeper’s Chris Vickery determined that at least 11 gigabytes of confidential data — including that of active top-secret security clearance holders — became accessible because of a server…
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Cybersecurity Priority for DHS in 2017 [Commentary]
As one of his first national security appointments, President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Gen. Kelly is widely recognized for his expertise in counterterrorism, his dedication, composure and intellect. He is especially known for his excellent leadership skills honed by over 40 years…
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International Campaign Targets Young Adults Suspected of Possessing Cyberattack Tools
A coordinated effort from Europol and multinational law enforcement has resulted in over 100 interviews, cautions and arrests for users of distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack tools. Supported by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, authorities from Australia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States…
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Staffing our national cyber defense
How can organizations grow their cybersecurity resources for long-term use?
-
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Navigating Uncertainty with Risk Management [Commentary]
We all face uncertainty in our everyday lives. It’s how we manage uncertainty that matters. We all accept risks. What matters is how we decide how much risk to accept and when. Government is no different. Movement to enterprise risk management (ERM) by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) through its overhaul of Circular…
-
NIST Wants Help with Quantum-Resistant Public-Key Cryptography
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is requesting the public’s help to replace cryptographic standards and guidelines that could be vulnerable to an emerging threat. Practical quantum computers, though yet to be built, have the potential to break encryption algorithms in digital systems. “The Call for Proposals for Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization,” announced Dec. 20…
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Army Establishes Digital Service
Continuing to build on successful initiatives established within the Pentagon by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the Army is standing up an Army Digital Service. In a Dec. 16 announcement, Army Secretary Eric Fanning said the Army will be building upon the Defense Digital Service initiative. Fanning, who served as Carter’s chief of staff when DDS…
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CYBERCOM evaluating cyber mission force
Cyber Command and DoD are assessing the effectiveness of the cyber mission force teams to determine what improvements can be made.
-
Clapper: Technology helps, harms national security
Technological advancements can lead to positive change but also create vulnerabilities, he said.
-
Halvorsen: Cybersecurity must be a risk assessment in context of mission
DoD CIO Terry Halvorsen said Aug. 1 that cybersecurity must be viewed from a risk assessment standpoint
