SafeWare puts DARPA in the hunt for unbreakable code
DARPA asks researchers to submit proposals for SafeWare, a new approach to code obfuscation that makes software nearly impossible to attack.
What gives? Shellshock fails to shock
Shortly after the Heartbleed bug caused a panic in security circles, along comes something which could be even more serious and the reaction seems to be one big yawn.
Cole guides agencies in next-gen cyber warfare
As FireEye's global government liaison, Tony Cole brings governments the technology and insights to thwart a new generation of motivated attackers.
4 crime scene mistakes that can sink a cyberforensic investigation
Detectives and information security professionals can learn not only from each other’s best practices, but also from tactics each follow to ensure they are avoiding common mistakes.
3 tips to keep federal networks simple and manageable
With government networks growing more complex, here are three ways network administrators can simplify their approach to managing federal networks.
Forensic software extracts iPhone data – even with iOS 8 encryption
Apple's latest security improvements in iOS 8 make iCloud backup acquisition the only way for criminal investigators to access the suspect's smartphone data.
An IT office, thrust into the line of fire
The Naval Sea Systems Command’s Information Office, which manages NAVSEA’s IT workforce, was charged with picking up the pieces after a tragedy struck the Navy Yard one year ago.
EtherWatch invisibly protects industrial control systems
The military-grade cybersecurity appliance eliminates risks associated with operating industrial control systems over networks.
ZEBRA taps keyboard dynamics to identify users
Dartmouth’s ZEBRA program uses a sensor bracelet that compares subtle wrist movements with keyboard inputs to authenticate -- and deauthenticate -- computers users.
Hoping higher FISMA scores mean more than compliance
Growing resources and increasing attention being paid to continuous monitoring could help agencies consolidate last year's gains in FISMA performance.
NIST funds research center on cybersecurity tools
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a contract to operate a Federally Funded Research and Development Center dedicated to securing nation's information systems.
Beyond compliance: Protecting data with automated security playbooks
Security playbooks powered by intelligent automation can mitigate the fallout from breaches while meeting important compliance standards.
How hybrid analytics can mitigate insider threats
Because no single approach can detect every threat, hybrid analytics can help IT managers uncover hidden, suspicious activities and see the bigger picture.
Why so slow to move off SHA-1?
While the private sector is winding down its use of the decades-old algorithm in their products, government is still grinding out SHA-1 certificates.
10 mobile features workers want... and agencies need
As agencies seek to increase productivity in the field they are increasingly looking to get mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and 2-in-1 devices into the hands of their employees.
Access controls fall short in most agencies
According to the GAO, inadequate access control is a common weakness across 24 major agencies.
Passwords vs. biometrics
It’s not a competition, but neither provides completely secure or effective access control on its own. What is needed is an appropriate combination of technologies.
Persistence tech offers layered approach to security
While data and device encryption is the first line of defense, it is not impervious to attack, so diligent IT departments should take a layered and persistent approach to security.
DC tests ID management for first responders
The challenges of controlling physical access in emergencies may be solved by a nationwide network of standard first responder credentials.
DHS helps new tech survive research lab growing pains
Homeland Security Department’s Transition to Practice program helps software out of the lab and into agencies.
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